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penza

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During a follow-up office visit of a male client taking an antidepressant, the client tells the nurse that, since I started taking this medication I haven't been able to get an erection. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. You really need to be compliant with your medications.
  b. We'll talk to your doctor about changing your medication.
  c. Weren't you told that this could be a side effect of your medication?
  d. I'll talk to your doctor before your next appointment, to see if anything can be done.

Question 2

If the client receiving an antipsychotic agent complains of a dry mouth, the nurse should offer which of the following suggestions?
 
  a. suck on hard sugar candy c. rinse mouth often with mouthwash
  b. rinse mouth often with water d. chew sugarless gum


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate nursing response at this point.
B Correct: Decreased libido is an adverse effect of antidepressants that requires a change in medications.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing response.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate nursing response.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D

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Correct b. and d. are suggestions that will help decrease mouth dryness.
Incorrect a. and c. Sugar candy will increase the risk of dental caries; most mouthwashes contain alcohol and will increase the mouth dryness.


penza

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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