The nurse is preparing to administer bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) to a patient. The nurse understands that this drug acts to
a. block parasympathetic nerve impulses.
b. increase the tone of the urinary detrusor muscle.
c. relax smooth muscles in the urinary tract.
d. relieve urinary pain and burning.
ANS: B
Bethanechol is used to increase the tone of the detrusor muscle and increase bladder tone to stimulate urination. It stimulates the parasympathetic nerves. It tones the smooth muscles of the urinary tract. It does not alleviate dysuria.
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