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Pharmacology 3rd Edition by Michael Adams , Carol Urban
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133923612Pharmacology 3rd Edition by Michael Adams , Carol Urban
Edition 3ISBN: 978-0133923612 Exercise 3
Remember the patient "Hilda Echoles" at the beginning of the chapter? Now read the remainder of the case study. Based on the information presented within this chapter. respond to the critical thinking questions that follow.
Hilda Echoles is an 82-year-old patient who lives alone in a two-story house. Recently, she fell down her front door steps and fractured her right femur. She was taken to the nearest hospital and underwent a total hip replacement 2 weeks ago. As she near; the time for her discharge, the urinary catheter, which was inserted during surgery, was removed. Since that time, Hilda has experienced urinary retention and required intermittent catheterization.
To aid in urinary elimination, the health care provider has ordered bethanechol (Urecholine) 20 mg three times per day. Because the medication has demonstrated some effectiveness in achieving bladder emptying, Hilda will be discharged on this medication until she sees the health care provider 2 weeks after discharge.
As Hilda's nurse, you will be reviewing her discharge medications before she leaves the hospital. What pertinent information should she receive about bethanechol?
Hilda Echoles is an 82-year-old patient who lives alone in a two-story house. Recently, she fell down her front door steps and fractured her right femur. She was taken to the nearest hospital and underwent a total hip replacement 2 weeks ago. As she near; the time for her discharge, the urinary catheter, which was inserted during surgery, was removed. Since that time, Hilda has experienced urinary retention and required intermittent catheterization.
To aid in urinary elimination, the health care provider has ordered bethanechol (Urecholine) 20 mg three times per day. Because the medication has demonstrated some effectiveness in achieving bladder emptying, Hilda will be discharged on this medication until she sees the health care provider 2 weeks after discharge.
As Hilda's nurse, you will be reviewing her discharge medications before she leaves the hospital. What pertinent information should she receive about bethanechol?
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