A patient has been prescribed sildenafil (Viagra) and says, "I know that this mediation can cause eye problems, but the television commercials don't say what kind of problems."
How should the nurse respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Don't pay attention to television commericals.".
2. "Be watchful for hazing of your vision.".
3. "Your eyes may become more sensitive to light.".
4. "Sildenafil may cause deposits on your retina.".
5. "You may notice changes in your ability to see colors.".
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Rationale 1: There is no indication that advertisements for medications are not accurate.
Rationale 2: Sildenafil may cause vision haze.
Rationale 3: Light sensitivity is one of the changes associated with sildenafil.
Rationale 4: Sildenafil is not implicated in retinal deposits.
Rationale 5: Color vision problems are not associated with sildenafil.
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