A client was administered a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) as a muscle relaxant during a procedure. Upon recovery, what should the nurse watch for in terms of possible serious side effects?
a. Respiratory arrest
b. Periorbital edema
c. Fluid third spacing
d. Hyperreflexia
a. Respiratory arrest
FEEDBACK:
a. These drugs can be very dangerous and possibly result in respiratory arrest because of the potential to paralyze the diaphragm muscle.
b. Periorbital edema is not a known side effect of skeletal muscle relaxants. .
c. Fluid shift would not likely be expected upon cessation of an NMBA for a routine short office procedure. .
d. Hyperreflexia would not be expected upon cessation of an NMBA. .
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