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Psychosocial Integrity

The nurse is developed a teaching plan for a client prescribed spironolactone. On which psychosocial side effect of the medication should the nurse base the teaching plan?

ExplanationThe nurse should be aware of the fact that the client taking spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, may experience body image changes that result from a threatened sexual identity. These are related to decreased libido, gynecomastia in males, and hirsutism in females. Edema, weight loss, and hair loss are not specifically associated with the use of this medication.