An older adult man who takes verapamil (Calan) reports that his breasts have enlarged. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Ask the patient whether he has had any difficulty getting or maintaining an erec-tion.
b. Document the response and reassure the patient that this is a common side effect.
c. Instruct the patient to use an elastic wrap to bind his breasts during the day.
d. Hold the drug dose and notify the prescriber.
B
Breast enlargement is a common side effect of verapamil in men. The cause of the enlargement is not completely known, but it does not represent cancer or any health problem. Unless the patient is very distressed by the presence of the breast enlargement, it is not necessary to stop the drug.
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