A Client Is Prescribed Amitriptyline, an Antidepressant for Incontinence

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed amitriptyline, an antidepressant for incontinence. The nurse understands that this drug is an effective treatment because it:

• A) Increases contraction of the detrusor muscle.
• B) Increases bladder neck resistance.
• C) Reduces bladder spasticity.
• D) Decreases involuntary bladder contractions.

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