A client has decreased bladder function and is ordered ...

[haleyc112]

A client has decreased bladder function and is ordered bethanechol (Urecholine). The nurse anticipates what expected outcome of the medication?
 
  a. Stimulation of urination stimulate micturition
  b. Decreased urinary tract spasms
  c. Reduced urinary pain
  d. Prevention of bacterial growth

Question 2

The highest priority nursing intervention to enhance the absorption of nitrofurantoin) should be to take the drug:
 
  a. between each meal.
  b. 1 hour before meals and at bedtime.
  c. with each meal.
  d. either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

[Bsand8]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The medication will increase bladder tone by increasing tone of the detrusor urinal muscle, which produces a contraction strong enough to stimulate urination

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
This medication is taken with meals to enhance absorption and reduce gastrointestinal upset.

[haleyc112]

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