A client who has had a prostatectomy is complaining of pain from bladder spasms. What medication is typically prescribed to treat this problem?

Oxybutynin is commonly prescribed to address pain from bladder spasms, particularly in patients who have undergone a prostatectomy. This medication is an anticholinergic agent that works by relaxing the bladder muscle, which helps reduce the frequency and intensity of involuntary contractions or spasms. This relief from bladder spasms can significantly ease the discomfort associated with recovery after prostate surgery.

In contrast, bethanechol chloride is primarily used to stimulate bladder contraction in cases of urinary retention, not to relieve spasms. Ciprofloxacin and nitrofurantoin are antibiotics; ciprofloxacin is often used for urinary tract infections, and nitrofurantoin is also effective against certain urinary infections, but neither addresses bladder spasms directly. Therefore, oxybutynin is the most appropriate choice for managing bladder spasms in this clinical scenario.