When caring for a patient taking dantrolene, what adverse effects would the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
A) Bradycardia
B) Hepatitis
C) Urinary retention
D) Fatigue
E) Rash
B, D, E
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Adverse effects of dantrolene include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, hepatitis, myalgia, tachycardia, transient blood pressure changes, rash, and urinary frequency. Adverse effects of dantrolene do not include bradycardia or urinary retention.
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