The client that would be a poor candidate for treatment with bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) is the client who is experiencing:
a. severe bradycardia and hypotension.
b. tachycardia and hypertension.
c. urinary retention and abdominal distention.
d. hypertension and urinary retention.
ANS: A
Side effects of this medication are decreasing the pulse rate and vasodilation, which can exacerbate bradycardia and hypotension.
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