Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: ÔÇ£The medication relieves nausea by promoting gastric emptying.ÔÇØ Metoclopramide works by increasing the contractions of the stomach and intestines, which helps to move food through the digestive system more quickly, thereby promoting gastric emptying. This action can help relieve nausea by reducing the feeling of fullness and bloating in the stomach.
Explanation for other choices:
A: ÔÇ£The medication works by relaxing gastric muscles.ÔÇØ - This is incorrect because metoclopramide actually works by stimulating muscle contractions in the gastrointestinal tract.
B: ÔÇ£The medication relieves nausea by slowing peristalsis.ÔÇØ - This is incorrect because metoclopramide actually accelerates peristalsis.
D: ÔÇ£The medication works by decreasing gastric acid secretions.ÔÇØ - This is incorrect because metoclopramide does not directly affect gastric acid secretions, its primary action is on gastric motility.
Explanation for other choices:
A: ÔÇ£The medication works by relaxing gastric muscles.ÔÇØ - This is incorrect because metoclopramide actually works by stimulating muscle contractions in the gastrointestinal tract.
B: ÔÇ£The medication relieves nausea by slowing peristalsis.ÔÇØ - This is incorrect because metoclopramide actually accelerates peristalsis.
D: ÔÇ£The medication works by decreasing gastric acid secretions.ÔÇØ - This is incorrect because metoclopramide does not directly affect gastric acid secretions, its primary action is on gastric motility.