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The client is taking sertraline (Zoloft), 50 mg q AM. The nurse includes which of the following in the teaching plan about Zoloft.

Answer:

* A. Zoloft causes erectile dysfunction in men.
* B. Zoloft causes postural hypotension
* C. Zoloft increases appetite and weight gain
* D. It may take 3-4 weeks before client will start feeling better.

A. Zoloft causes erectile dysfunction in men.

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