Question

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (A client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia is at increased risk for developing acute urinary retention while taking opioids. Therefore, the nurse should notify the provider about this finding before administering hydromorphone.)

a) to prevent gastrointestinal upset
b) to minimize opioid side effects
c) to address urinary retention risk
d) for enhanced pain relief

Answer 1

An oliguric drug used to treat hypertension by working on the loop of Henle and inhibiting the reabsorption of Na+ and Cl- can cause an increase in urination frequency.

Step-by-step explanation:

The drug that can cause an increase in urination frequency is most likely an oliguric used to treat hypertension. The oliguric is likely working on the loop of Henle and inhibiting the reabsorption of Na+ and Cl-. This inhibits the concentration of urine, leading to increased urination frequency.