Neuromuscular blockade, the intentional paralysis of a client using medications that paralyze skeletal muscle groups, also causes paralysis of cardiac muscle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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Correct Neuromuscular blockade does not affect cardiac muscle.
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