During a follow-up office visit of a male client taking an antidepressant, the client tells the nurse that, "since I started taking this medication I haven't been able to get an erection." The nurse's best response is:
a. "You really need to be compliant with your medications."
b. "We'll talk to your doctor about changing your medication."
c. "Weren't you told that this could be a side effect of your medication?"
d. "I'll talk to your doctor before your next appointment, to see if anything can be done."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate nursing response at this point.
B Correct: Decreased libido is an adverse effect of antidepressants that requires a change in medications.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing response.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate nursing response.
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