The patient receives succinylcholine (Anectine). What will be a priority assessment by the nurse?
1. Spontaneous bleeding
2. Respiratory paralysis
3. Anaphylactic shock
4. Delirium
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Rationale 1: Spontaneous bleeding is not related to this drug.
Rationale 2: Succinylcholine (Anectine) is a neuromuscular blocker that paralyzes muscles, including those of respiration.
Rationale 3: Allergic reactions, like anaphylactic shock, are uncommon with this drug.
Rationale 4: Delirium is not related to 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. Delirium is not related to this drug. Allergic reactions, like anaphylactic shock, are uncommon with this drug.
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