A Prescriber Has Ordered Bethanechol [Urecholine] for a Postoperative Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

A prescriber has ordered bethanechol [Urecholine] for a postoperative patient who has urinary retention. The nurse reviews the patient's chart before giving the drug. Which part of the patient's history would be a contraindication to using this drug?

• A) Asthma as a child
• B) Gastroesophageal reflux
• C) Hypertension
• D) Hypothyroidism

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