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abern · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The client's primary concern is burning and difficulty when urinating. Based on this data, which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this client?

A) Fluid Volume Overload
B) Fluid Volume Deficit
C) Acute Pain
D) Deficient Knowledge

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 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.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

The client is experiencing burning and other difficulties during urination. The burning indicates the client is experiencing pain and would indicate a priority nursing diagnosis of acute pain. There is no evidence of fluid volume overload, fluid volume deficit, or knowledge deficit.