A male patient who was recently diagnosed with hypertension reports not taking the prescribed antihypertensive medication because of how it made him feel. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "Many male patients experience side effects of this drug, which include altered libido and impotence. This is common. Tell me how you felt when you took the drug."
B. "You shouldn't stop taking the drug without first talking to the doctor!"
C. "I'm going to give you some information about this medication for you to take home and read. At your next visit, I'll have the doctor talk to you about it."
D. Write a note in the patient's record but say nothing to the patient.
Answer: A
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