A client prescribed doxazosin (Cardura) asks how the medication works. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Doxazosin causes the kidneys to excrete more urine."
B. "Doxazosin helps the heart work more efficiently."
C. "Doxazosin helps dilate the blood vessels."
D. "Doxazosin decreases the release of the stress hormones."
Answer: C
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