Which of the following would allow the nurse to determine that a client taking Flomax (tamsulosin) was achieving clinical benefit from the medication? A) Client's white blood cell count = 10,500/mm³^. B) Client blood pressure = 142/88 mmHg. C) Client reports decreased nocturia. D) Family reports noting improved cooperation and cohesive thought patterns.

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Flomax is primarily prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men by relaxing the muscles in the prostate gland and bladder neck, which improves urinary flow rate and symptoms associated with BPH. Therefore, a decrease in nocturia (frequent urination at night) would indicate that the medication is providing clinical benefit to the client. The other options (A, B, and D) are not relevant indicators of Flomax's effectiveness in treating BPH.

Which of the Following Would Allow the Nurse to Determine