Asked by Farhad Stanakzai on May 18, 2024
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A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old female patient who recently started taking antidepressants after repeated attempts at fertility treatment. The patient tells the nurse, "I feel happier, but my sex drive is gone." Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
A) Sexual dysfunction
B) Ineffective coping
C) Risk for self-directed violence
D) Deficient knowledge about contraception
Antidepressants
Medications prescribed to treat depressive disorders by altering brain chemistry.
Fertility Treatment
A range of medical treatments available to assist individuals in achieving pregnancy.
Sexual Dysfunction
A difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire, preference, arousal, or orgasm.
- Recognize the elements that contribute to sexual dysfunction and understand the effects of medications and alternative therapies on sexual wellness.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the elements that contribute to sexual dysfunction and understand the effects of medications and alternative therapies on sexual wellness.
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