A nurse is reviewing a patient's history. Which priority finding will alert the nurse to assess the patient for possible sexual dysfunction?
a. Takes vacations out of the country
b. Takes antianxiety medication
c. Takes exercise classes
d. Takes afternoon naps
ANS: B
Medications that can affect sexual functioning include antihypertensive, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antianxiety. Taking vacations out of the country, exercise classes, and afternoon naps are not as priority for sexual functioning as medications.
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