A 73 year old man is given a new prescription for tamsulosin (Flomax) for treatment of...
A 73 year old man is given a new prescription for tamsulosin (Flomax) for treatment of BPH. He lives at home with his wife and uses a cane to help him walk because of the effects of a stroke he had 5 years ago. During the patient education session, the nurse should emphasize which issues of highest priority and why?
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The nurse should emphasize for the following issues of highest priority
- Any complaints of dizziness ,headaches, chest pain has to be reported immediately
- Monitor blood pressure as the drug can cause low blood pressure
- Fall prevention in the home like skid proof floor,handle bars in bathroom ,bed light ,good ventilation, etc.,(Risk for fall is greatest because of medications well as because of the effects of stroke)
- Infection control practices like hand hygiene has to be emphasized in education
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