A male patient takes a medication known to cause erectile dysfunction. What action by the nurse is best?

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Giving the patient factual information is best. The nurse can follow up on this statement by asking the patient if the medication is affecting his sexuality. "Bad side effects" is vague, as is "any sexual problems." Written information may be helpful, but the patient may not be literate and this does not allow the nurse to be engaged with the patient.

A Male Patient Takes a Medication Known to Cause Erectile