A client is receiving bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) as part of his treatment regimen. He is experiencing swallowing difficulties
The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to contact the physician to administer the drug by _____ injection.
a. intramuscular
b. intravenous
c. subcutaneous
d. intradermal
ANS: C
Bethanechol may be given orally or subcutaneously.
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