During the health history interview of a patient diagnosed with postoperative urinary retention, the nurse asks if the patient is taking what medication to stimulate micturition?

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Bethanechol (Urecholine) is a medication used to stimulate the bladder to empty in individuals with urinary retention. Tolterodine (Detrol) and propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine) are medications used to treat urinary incontinence, not urinary retention. Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, but it does not stimulate micturition.

During the Health History Interview of a Patient Diagnosed with Postoperative