The client admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)is prescribed an alpha-adrenergic blocker, prazosin (Minipress), for the treatment of BPH. When providing care to this client, which assessment is a priority 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