An older adult client who is taking doxazosin (Cardura)for hypertension is given a prescription of sildenafil for erectile dysfunction.The nurse should caution the client about which effect?

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Sildenafil can potentiate the hypotensive effects of doxazosin, which can lead to severe hypotension and fainting. Therefore, caution should be taken when prescribing both drugs together, and the client should be advised to monitor for symptoms of hypotension, such as dizziness or lightheadedness. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they are not related to the interaction between doxazosin and sildenafil.

An Older Adult Client Who Is Taking Doxazosin (Cardura)for Hypertension