Q. A patient received atropine sulphate as a premedication 30 minutes ago and is now complaining of drive mouth. On assessment the nurse found the pulse rate is higher, than before atropine was administered. The nurse understand that this is:

(a) An allergic reaction to ectropion
(b) due to higher dose of atropine
(c) due to anxiety of patient about upcoming surgery
(d) normal side effect of atropine