A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is started on the alpha blocker, alfuzosin (Uroxatral). The nurse knows it is important to inform the client of which possible side effect?
1. Impotence
2. Diaphoresis
3. Dental caries
4. Constipation
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Impotence can be caused by alpha blockers.
Rationale 2: Diaphoresis is not a side effect of alpha blockers.
Rationale 3: Dental caries is not a side effect of alpha blockers.
Rationale 4: Constipation is not a side effect of alpha blockers.
Global Rationale: Impotence can be caused by alpha blockers. Diaphoresis, dental caries, and constipation are not side effects of alpha blockers.
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