A male patient takes a medication known to cause erectile dysfunction. What action by the nurse is best?
a. State, "If this medication has bad side effects, talk to your doctor."
b. Ask, "Are you having any sexual problems in your life right now?"
c. Give the patient written information on the side effects of the drug.
d. State, "Many men have erectile dysfunction on this drug."
ANS: D
Giving the patient factual information is best. The nurse can follow up on this statement by asking the patient if the medication is affecting his sexuality. "Bad side effects" is vague, as is "any sexual problems." Written information may be helpful, but the patient may not be literate and this does not allow the nurse to be engaged with the patient.
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