Question

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tamsulosin hydrochloride is prescribed for a client. the nurse would suspect that this medication is prescribed to relieve which condition?
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1 constipation
2 muscle spasms
3 urinary obstruction
4 respiratory congestion

Explanation:

Tamsulosin hydrochloride is an alpha - blocker used to relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, which helps to relieve urinary obstruction (often associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia). It is not used for constipation, muscle spasms, or respiratory congestion.

Answer:

1. Urinary obstruction