HESI RN
HESI RN 311 Pharmacology Questions
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A client is receiving tamsulosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, for the management of urinary retention due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tamsulosin causes orthostatic hypotension, risking dizziness/falls. Standing/sitting slowly (
B) prevents injury. Timing (
A) is flexible (30 minutes after a meal). Fluid restriction (
C) is unnecessary. Tamsulosin is daily, not twice-weekly (
D).
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