A 10-year-old child with spina bifida is receiving bethanechol (Urecholine) for treatment of neurogenic bladder. What adverse effect will the nurse assess for?
A) Constipation
B) Loss of bowel and bladder control
C) Decrease salivation
D) Increased appetite
B
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Loss of bowel and bladder control is an adverse effect of cholinergic agents that would cause stress in a child. Diarrhea and increased salivation are also adverse effects. Increased appetite is not associated with these drugs. Children are more likely to have gastrointestinal (GI) upset that could result in a decrease in appetite.
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