An older adult client with stress incontinence is ordered to receive tolterodine tartrate (Detrol). The nurse anticipates that treatment with this medication will result in:
a. decreased urination.
b. decreased urinary discomfort.
c. prevention of urinary tract infection.
d. control of an overactive bladder.
ANS: D
Control of an overactive bladder is the function of this medication.
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