The nurse is providing a child with oxybutynin (Ditropan) as prescribed following surgical repair of a hypospadias. What should the nurse teach the patient about the purpose of this medication?
A) Acidifies urine
B) Relieves bladder spasms
C) Stimulates kidney function
D) Prevents nausea and vomiting
B
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The child may notice painful bladder spasms as long as the catheter is in place after surgical repair of a hypospadias. An anticholinergic medication, which relieves bladders spasms such as oxybutynin (Ditropan), may be prescribed for pain relief. Oxybutynin (Ditropan) does not acidify the urine, stimulate kidney function, or prevent nausea and vomiting.
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