The nurse would assess a client for which of the following adverse effects to bethanechol (Urecholine)?

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Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist that mimics the action of acetylcholine, leading to increased muscarinic activity. This can result in various parasympathetic effects, including headache, due to vasodilation and increased gastric acid secretion. Constipation, hypertension, and tachycardia are not typical adverse effects of bethanechol; instead, it may cause diarrhea, hypotension, and bradycardia due to its parasympathomimetic action.

The Nurse Would Assess a Client for Which of the Following