The nurse is caring for a client with prostate cancer and is prescribed abiraterone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse teach the client about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A)Fluid retention
B)Loss of libido
C)Breast pain
D)Hot flashes
E)Erectile dysfunction

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Adverse effects of abiraterone include joint swelling, fluid retention, muscle discomfort, hot flashes and diarrhea. Loss of libido, breast pain, and erectile dysfunction are possible adverse effects of androgen receptor blockers (e.g., bicalutamide).

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Prostate Cancer