A client is prescribed alfuzosin (Uroxatral) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse should anticipate which intended effect of this drug?
1. Increased formation of residual urine in the bladder
2. Increased reabsorption of sodium in the kidney tubules
3. Excessive excretion of sodium in the urine
4. Increased frequency of urinary excretion
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) does not increase the formation of residual urine in the bladder.
Rationale 2: Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) has no effect on the sodium in the kidney tubules.
Rationale 3: Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) does not cause excessive excretion of sodium in the urine.
Rationale 4: Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) is an alpha1-antagonist drug that causes increased urinary frequency due to more active smooth muscle contractions in the urinary tract.
Global Rationale: Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) is an alpha1-antagonist drug that causes increased urinary frequency due to more active smooth muscle contractions in the urinary tract. Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) does not increase the formation of residual urine in the bladder, has no effect on the sodium in the kidney tubules, and does not cause excessive excretion of sodium in the urine.
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