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A client is taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for mild depressive disorder. The nurse is providing teaching and counseling. The client complains of lack of sexual desire and diminished sexual arousal.
 
  The nurse's response is based on the fact that:
  a. this is a known side effect and may require intervention.
  b. this side effect will go away in 1 to 2 weeks.
  c. this is a side effect of depression, not of medication.
  d. clients may stop the medication on days they want to have sex.

Question 2

A client begins taking paroxetine (Paxil) for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which client statement would indicate that the medication is effective?
 
  a. I have so much energy now, I don't need sleep.
  b. I stayed up all last night cleaning my house.
  c. I am learning to set priorities for what has to be done.
  d. I do not go out much because of the germs.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
This side effect is expected of the SSRIs and may require specific interventions and counseling.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This option demonstrates that the client is less compulsive. The other options do not.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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