The student nurse is caring for a patient who currently takes Ditropan XL (oxybutynin). The student should include which of the following statements in the patient's teaching?
A) "This medication will help reduce your pain."
B) "Some people who take this develop ringing in their ears."
C) "This medication helps you control your bladder."
D) "Some people complain of night sweats with this medication."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) is a medication used to help control the symptoms of an overactive bladder. It does not reduce pain or cause ringing in the ears or night sweats. Therefore, option A, B, and D are incorrect. The correct statement to include in patient teaching is option C, as it explains the purpose of the medication.

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