The nurse prepares a client for a diagnostic procedure where succinylcholine will be administered. Which information should be given to the client?
1. Succinylcholine is not associated with any side effects.
2. Transient muscle pain is common after receiving succinylcholine.
3. Nerve damage can occur after receiving succinylcholine.
4. There is a high risk of arrhythmias with administration of succinylcholine.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: It is common for succinylcholine to cause transient muscle pain due to muscle contraction prior to paralysis.
Rationale 2: It is common for succinylcholine to cause transient muscle pain due to muscle contraction prior to paralysis.
Rationale 3: Succinylcholine should not cause nerve damage.
Rationale 4: Succinylcholine is associated with a low risk for cardiac abnormalities.
Global Rationale: It is common for succinylcholine to cause transient muscle pain due to muscle contraction prior to paralysis. Succinylcholine should not cause nerve damage. Succinylcholine is associated with a low risk for cardiac abnormalities, not a high risk.
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