A male client has been prescribed a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). What warning should the nurse educate the client about when taking this medication?
a. Seek medical assistance for an erection persisting more than 4 hours.
b. Report signs of dyspepsia immediately.
c. Seek medical assistance if no erection occurs.
d. This medication may cause hypertension.
a. Seek medical assistance for an erection persisting more than 4 hours.
FEEDBACK:
a. In the event of an erection persisting more than 4 hours, the client should be advised to seek medical assistance immediately (tissue damage and permanent loss of potency may result).
b. Although dyspepsia may be an uncomfortable side effect, it is not a medical emergency and does not need to be reported. .
c. This medication has no effect in the absence of sexual stimulation and does not require medical attention. .
d. Medications in this class tend to have a hypotensive effect. .
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