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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0323087896
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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0323087896
Exercise 11
A 56-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months earlier and is in the office for a follow-up visit. While the nurse is taking his blood pressure, he informs the nurse that he has had some problems with sexual intercourse. Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A)"Not to worry.Eventually, tolerance will develop."
B)"The physician can work with you on changing the dose and/or drugs."
C)"Sexual dysfunction happens with this therapy, and you will learn to accept it."
D)"This is an unusual occurrence, but it is important to stay on your medications."
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