The anesthesiologist has listed succinylcholine (Anectine) as part of a client's anesthesia plan. Noting this, the nurse plans which as a priority assessment for this client?
1. Respiratory paralysis
2. Spontaneous bleeding
3. Anaphylactic shock
4. Emergence delirium
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Succinylcholine (Anectine) is a neuromuscular blocker that paralyzes muscles, including those of respiration.
Rationale 2: Spontaneous bleeding is not related to this drug.
Rationale 3: An allergic reaction such as anaphylactic shock would be uncommon with this drug.
Rationale 4: Emergence delirium is not associated with this drug.
Global Rationale: Succinylcholine (Anectine) is a neuromuscular blocker that paralyzes muscles, including those of respiration. Spontaneous bleeding is not related to this drug. An allergic reaction such as anaphylactic shock would be uncommon with this drug. Emergence delirium is not associated with this drug.
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