A nurse administers atropine to a patient for symptomatic bradycardia. The nurse should monitor for what side effect?

Constipation
Dry mouth
Tachycardia
Urinary retention

Explanation

• Atropine is an anticholinergic medication that may cause urinary retention, dry mouth, dry eyes, tachycardia, dilated pupils, blurred vision, and constipation.

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