A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metoclopramide.Which of the following outcomes should the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleMetoclopramide is primarily used as an antiemetic to treat nausea and vomiting. Evaluating its effectiveness involves assessing the reduction in nausea, the primary symptom it targets.Choice B rationaleMetoclopramide is not indicated for cough suppression. Its primary use is for gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea. Cough is not a relevant measure of its effectiveness.Choice C rationaleMuscle relaxation is not an expected outcome of metoclopramide. It mainly targets gastrointestinal motility and nausea. Other medications are more appropriate for muscle relaxation.Choice D rationaleMetoclopramide does not typically target pain relief. It is used for nausea and gastrointestinal motility disorders. Assessing pain reduction is not relevant for this medication. .