The nurse has completed an assessment on an adult male client and finds that he is having ...

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An appropriate expected outcome for the nursing diagnosis of sexual dysfunction related to side effects of antihypertensive would be client will relate renewed interest in sex within 1 month. An appropriate goal would be client will express satisfaction with sexual relationship with wife within 1 month. The client should not avoid taking his antihypertensive medication before intercourse, but should be taught that there are other blood pressure medications available that can maintain blood pressure control and that do not negatively affect sexual function. He can then discuss this with his physician. Being interviewed by a therapist is not an appropriate expected outcome. Seeing a sexual therapist immediately is not necessary and may only intensify his concern. Seek-ing out substitute activities or hobbies is not an appropriate expected outcome. It does not ad-dress or resolve the problem.