Dantrolene is prescribed intravenously for a client to:
a. facilitate mechanical ventilation.
b. prevent development of malignant hyperthermia.
c. facilitate induction of anesthesia.
d. clients with history of myasthenia gravis.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Most surgical clients do not require mechanical ventilation.
B Correct: This is the use of intravenous dantrolene.
C Incorrect: This is not the purpose of IV dantrolene.
D Incorrect: This is not the purpose of IV dantrolene.
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