The nurse is caring for a patient who is being maintained on mechanical ventilation. Atracurium is administered to limit the resistance to mechanical ventilation. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
A) Hypotension
B) Tachycardia
C) Bradycardia
D) Increased secretions
C
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Bradycardia is a common adverse effect associated with atracurium. The nurse should monitor the patient regularly to avoid serious adverse effects. Increased secretions and hypotension are common with tubocurarine. Option B is a distracter.
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