A client is receiving tamsulosin for treatment of BPH. The client also has hypertension, for which he takes atenolol. Which assessment would be most important for the nurse to obtain?
A) Temperature
B) Pulse rate
C) Respiratory rate
D) Blood pressure
Ans: D
Feedback:
Tamsulosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocker, when given with a beta blocker such as atenolol can cause an increase in hypotension. Therefore, assessment of the client's blood pressure would be most important.
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