A client who has uterine cancer is to begin Depo-Provera hormonal therapy.Which statement about this medication is TRUE?
A) It increases the regeneration of healthy cells.
B) The order must be verified with the health care provider because it contains progesterone and can stimulate tumor growth.
C) It is administered to slow tumor growth when the cancer is considered inoperable or has metastasized.
D) It is used for birth control when chemotherapy treatments cause nausea and vomiting and the client can no longer take oral contraceptives.
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