Question

a client is administered an injection of medroxyprogesterone acetate. which physical finding should the nurse instruct the client is an expectant side effect of the medication?

a jaundice or angioedema.

b headaches or visual changes.

c vaginal bleeding or spotting.

d leg or calf pain.

Explanation:

Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a progestin. One of the common expected side effects related to its hormonal action is vaginal bleeding or spotting. Jaundice/angioedema (A) are more likely allergic or severe hepatic reactions (not common expected side effects). Headaches/visual changes (B) and leg/calf pain (D) are more associated with serious complications or other conditions, not typical expected side effects of this progestin.

Answer:

C. Vaginal bleeding or spotting.