For the client prescribed neostigmine bromide, the nurse should be alert for which of the following when caring for this client?
a. anticholinergic crisis c. ergotamine reaction
b. myasthenia crisis d. cholinergic crisis
ANS: B, D
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Correct b. and d. Either of these crises can occur. If the client is undermedicated, a myasthenia crisis can occur, if overmedicated a cholinergic crisis can occur.
Incorrect a. and c. These are not appropriate for a client with MG.
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