A postoperative patient complains of abdominal bloating and discomfort. The nurse caring for this patient will contact the provider to request which medication?
a. Bethanechol
b. Droperidol
c. Promethazine
d. Ondansetron
ANS: A
Bethanechol is a muscarinic agonist that is used to treat abdominal distention and urinary retention. The other three agents are antiemetics and would not be useful in this situation.
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