The nurse administers bethanechol to the patient on an empty stomach for what purpose?
A) To promote rapid absorption
B) To prevent destruction of the drug
C) To reduce irritation of stomach lining
D) To decrease nausea and vomiting
D
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Administer bethanechol and all oral forms of direct-acting cholinergic agonists on an empty stomach to decrease nausea and vomiting. The other options do not correctly explain the rationale for administering bethanechol on an empty stomach.
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