Which older adult client would the nurse identify as being susceptible to decreased libido or sexual function as a result of the medication regimen?
A) A 78-year-old woman who takes an antiplatelet aggregator for the prevention of ischemic heart disease.
B) An 80-year-old male client with osteoporosis who is taking vitamin D and calcium supplements.
C) A 77-year-old man who takes a diuretic and a beta-adrenergic receptor blocker for the treatment of hypertension.
D) An 81-year-old woman who takes HRT and nebulized bronchodilators for her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
C
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Diuretics are noted to diminish sexual function. The other noted medications are not included in the list of medications with this effect.
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