The nurse-anesthetist is monitoring the client during surgery. He notices a ventricular dysrhythmia and unstable blood pressure. He notifies the surgeon. The operative team suspects:
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Malignant hyperthermia
C) Mitral valve prolapse
D) Major blood loss
Ans: B
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The symptoms of malignant hyperthermia are masseter muscle rigidity, ventricular dysrhythmia, tachypnea, cyanosis, skin mottling, and unstable blood pressure.
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