The physician has ordered bethanechol (PMS -Bethanechol) , a cholinergic drug, for the client with urinary retention. The client also has an enlarged prostate gland. What is the priority action by the nurse?
A) Hold the drug and contact the physician.
B) Administer the drug and measure urinary output.
C) Administer the drug and push fluids.
D) Hold the drug and prepare to catheterize the client.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The nurse has completed medication education about
Q3: The client receives nadolol (Corgard), a nonselective
Q4: The physician ordered clonidine (Catapres), an alpha
Q5: The nurse is preparing to administer medications
Q6: The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses
Q7: The nurse is preparing to administer medications
Q8: The client receives Metaproterenol , an adrenergic
Q9: The student nurse asks the nursing instructor
Q10: The client receives pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), an adrenergic
Q11: The pre -op client will be receiving
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents