To treat a dysrhythmia, atropine sulfate has been administered intravenously. The nurse would monitor for:
1. weight gain.
2. tachycardia.
3. muscle twitching.
4. incontinence of urine.
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Atropine increases heart rate. The nurse should watch for tachycardia, which increases the workload of the heart. This medication causes urinary retention.
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