The nurse is preparing a care plan for an elderly client diagnosed with hypertension who is prescribed prazosin (Minipress) 1 mg 2-3 times a day.What instructions should the nurse include in the care plan for this client? Select all that apply.
A) The first dose should be given at bedtime.
B) Client must be recumbent for 3-4 hours if the first dose is given during the daytime.
C) Monitor for drug-related side effects like dizziness, fatigue, and weakness.
D) This drug decreases urinary output and causes urinary retention.
E) This drug can cause severe constipation, and so a high-fiber diet is advisable.
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