The client admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)is prescribed an alpha-adrenergic blocker.The client is prescribed prazosin (Minipress)for the treatment of BPH.When providing care to this client,which is a priority assessment related to this medication?
A) Blood pressure
B) Pain rating
C) Respiratory rate
D) Temperature

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A) The medication prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that may cause first-dose phenomenon (severe hypotension and syncope) and tachycardia. When administering this medication to a client diagnosed with BPH, the priority assessment is the client's blood pressure.
B) The medication prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that may cause first-dose phenomenon (severe hypotension and syncope) and tachycardia. When administering this medication to a client diagnosed with BPH, the priority assessment is the client's blood pressure.
C) The medication prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that may cause first-dose phenomenon (severe hypotension and syncope) and tachycardia. When administering this medication to a client diagnosed with BPH, the priority assessment is the client's blood pressure.
D) The medication prazosin (Minipress) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker that may cause first-dose phenomenon (severe hypotension and syncope) and tachycardia. When administering this medication to a client diagnosed with BPH, the priority assessment is the client's blood pressure.

The Client Admitted with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)is Prescribed an Alpha-Adrenergic