ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and a new prescription for doxazosin IR. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Measure the client's intake and output. The priority in caring for a client with BPH starting on doxazosin IR is monitoring urinary patterns to assess the medication's effect on urine flow and potential complications like urinary retention. Intake and output measurements help evaluate kidney function and fluid balance, crucial in BPH management. Instructing the client to limit caffeine (choice
A) is important to reduce urinary frequency but is not the first step. Instructing the client to report headache (choice
B) is relevant for monitoring side effects but not the priority. Administering the medication at bedtime (choice
D) is a common practice with doxazosin IR to minimize orthostatic hypotension but is not the immediate priority in this scenario.
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