A nurse would be correct to assume that which of the following are adverse effects of alpha blockade? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension
b. Reflex tachycardia
c. Nasal congestion
d. Ejaculation
e. Hypernatremia
B, C, E
Adverse effects of alpha blockade include reflex tachycardia, nasal congestion, and hypernatre-mia. Other adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension and inhibition of ejaculation.
Hypertension and ejaculation are not adverse effects of alpha blockade.
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