Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client Who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse should plan to administer the client's PRN bethanechol when the client reports Which of the following manifestations?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Inability to void. Following a TURP, the client may experience urinary retention due to swelling or blood clots blocking the urethra. Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist that helps stimulate bladder contractions, aiding in voiding. Administering bethanechol when the client reports inability to void can help improve bladder emptying.
A: Bladder spasms are not an indication for administering bethanechol.
B: Frequent episodes of painful urination could be due to irritation but are not a direct indication for bethanechol.
C: Severe pain may require pain management but does not directly relate to urinary retention.
E, F, G: No additional choices provided.
A: Bladder spasms are not an indication for administering bethanechol.
B: Frequent episodes of painful urination could be due to irritation but are not a direct indication for bethanechol.
C: Severe pain may require pain management but does not directly relate to urinary retention.
E, F, G: No additional choices provided.