Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for metoclopramide intermittent IV bolus every 4 hr as needed. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide Will relieve her nausea. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: The medication relieves nausea by promoting gastric emptying. Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent that works by increasing muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract, which helps in faster movement of food through the stomach and intestines. This promotes gastric emptying and reduces the feeling of nausea. Choice A is incorrect because metoclopramide does not directly affect gastric acid secretions. Choice C is incorrect as it suggests slowing peristalsis, which is the opposite effect of metoclopramide. Choice D is incorrect as metoclopramide does not relax gastric muscles, but rather enhances their contractions.