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    ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Proctored Exam

    A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Daily weight monitoring is not specifically indicated for doxazosin, and significant weight loss is typically not a primary concern with this medication. B. Doxazosin can cause first-dose hypotension, leading to dizziness; thus, the client should be advised to lie down after the initial dose to minimize this risk. C. Increasing potassium intake is not necessary with doxazosin; there are no direct interactions that would warrant dietary changes regarding potassium. D. Impaired taste is not a commonly reported side effect of doxazosin; this statement is misleading and not relevant to the medication's profile.

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