The nurse is assessing a male client prescribed propranolol (Inderal) for adherence to the treatment plan. Which is an important question for the nurse to ask the client?
A. "Have you noticed any changes in your sexual functioning?"
B. "Has your appetite increased or decreased?"
C. "Have you noticed any changes in your bowel function?"
D. "Have you noticed any difficulty in your ability to concentrate?"
Answer: A
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