The nurse is preparing to provide education to a patient concerning prescribed medications to manage incontinence. The prescribed medication is Oxybutynin. What information can be provided?
A) The medication will reduce the amount of urine being produced by the body, thereby lessening incontinence.
B) The medication will help to stimulate contraction of muscles involved in voiding, thereby lessening incontinence.
C) The medication will be used to reduce overactivity of muscles involved in voiding, thereby lessening incontinence.
D) The medication will increase the amount of fluids retained by the body, thereby lessening the incidence of incontinence.
Ans: B
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