[Verified Answer]: A client who gave birth 24 hours ago…

A client who gave birth 24 hours ago continues to experience urine retention after several catheterizations. The health care provider orders bethanechol, 10 mg by mouth three times per day. The client asks, “How does bethanechol act on the bladder?” How should the nurse respond? “It inhibits the skeletal muscle of the bladder.” “It stimulates the smooth muscle of the bladder.” “It dilates the urethra.” “It constricts the urinary sphincter.”