A patient experiences MH immediately after induction of anesthesia. What is the nurse anesthetist's first priority action?
a. Administer IV dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) 2-3 mg/kg
b. Apply a cooling blanket over the torso
c. Assess arterial blood gases and serum chemistries
d. Stop all inhalation anesthetic agents and succinylcholine
e. Monitor cardiac rhythm by electrocardiography to assess for dysrhythmias
Answer: d. Stop all inhalation anesthetic agents and succinylcholine
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