A patient with depression has taken an SSRI for 1 month. The nurse should use direct questions to evaluate which potential side effect?

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SSRIs often produce sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido. Patients readily tell nurses about anticholinergic, gastrointestinal, and other side effects, but are not as forthcoming in reporting sexual problems. The nurse might need to ask directly to elicit this information. Patients are more willing to discuss the other options.

A Patient with Depression Has Taken an SSRI for 1