During a surgical procedure, the client's body temperature spikes to a dangerous level. Which of the following will be done to help this client?
1. Reduce the flow of the anesthetic agent.
2. Provide 50% oxygen.
3. Stop the surgery for cardiac dysrhythmias.
4. Administer a Dantrolene infusion.
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Malignant hyperthermia is a medical emergency. The anesthetic agent should be stopped immediately and the client should be hyperventilated with 100% oxygen. The surgery should be stopped if it is an elective case. Dantrolene should be provided.
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