The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy with myasthenia gravis and is teaching his parents about the signs of cholinergic crisis. Which of the following responses by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Low blood pressure is a sign of crisis.".
B) "He might have difficulty swallowing.".
C) "He may start to sweat a lot.".
D) "More saliva in the mouth is a common sign.".
B
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Dysphagia is a sign of myasthenic crisis. Increased salivation, hypotension, and increased sweating are signs and symptoms of cholinergic crisis.
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