In administering an alpha-adrenergic blockers to a patient diagnosed with urolithiasis, the nurse correlates the primary rationale for this medication to which mechanism of action?

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Alpha-adrenergic blockers, such as tamsulosin, are used in the management of urolithiasis (kidney stones) primarily because they relax the smooth muscle in the lower ureter. This action can facilitate the passage of stones by dilating the ureter, making it easier for the stone to pass through and be excreted in the urine.

In Administering an Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers to a Patient Diagnosed with Urolithiasis