A patient is experiencing postoperative urinary retention. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

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Bethanechol chloride is a medication used to stimulate the bladder and promote urination. It is commonly prescribed for postoperative urinary retention. The other options listed (tolterodine, propantheline bromide, nitrofurantoin) are not indicated for urinary retention. Tolterodine is used for overactive bladder, propantheline bromide for irritable bowel syndrome, and nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infections.

A Patient Is Experiencing Postoperative Urinary Retention