When administering spironolactone (Aldactone) to a client who has had a unilateral adrenalectomy, nurse Walter should instruct the client about which of the following possible adverse effects of the drug?
a. Breast tenderness
b. Menstrual irregularities
c. Increased facial hair
d. Hair loss
Answer B. Spironolactone can cause menstrual irregularities and decreased libido.
Men may also experience gynecomastia and impotence.
Breast tenderness, increased facial hair, and hair loss aren’t associated with spironolactone.
a. Breast tenderness
b. Menstrual irregularities
c. Increased facial hair
d. Hair loss
Answer B. Spironolactone can cause menstrual irregularities and decreased libido.
Men may also experience gynecomastia and impotence.
Breast tenderness, increased facial hair, and hair loss aren’t associated with spironolactone.
