A nurse is writing a plan of care for a patient who is taking bethanechol (Urecholine). What would be an appropriate outcome for this patient?
A) Pupillary dilation
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Improved bladder function
D) Decreased secretions
C
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Bethanechol is prescribed for nonobstructive urinary retention and neurogenic bladder. The appropriate outcome for this patient would be improved bladder function. This drug causes pupillary constriction and increased secretions. This drug would not increase blood pressure. However, it could cause hypotension in the older patient.
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