The nurse is preparing a subcutaneous dose of bethanechol (Urecholine) prescribed for a client with urinary retention. Before giving the dose, the nurse checks to see that which of the following medications is available on the emergency cart for use if needed?

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Atropine sulfate is an anticholinergic drug that can counteract the effects of bethanechol, a cholinergic agonist, in case of overdose or adverse effects such as bradycardia or excessive salivation.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Subcutaneous Dose of Bethanechol (Urecholine)