Which assessment finding indicates that a neuromuscular blocking agent has not produced the expected effect?
1. Consciousness
2. Hypotension
3. Restlessness
4. Drowsiness
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A neuromuscular blocking agent does not affect level of consciousness.
Rationale 2: A neuromuscular blocking agent tends to cause hypotension.
Rationale 3: Restlessness indicates that the neuromuscular blocking agent has not resulted in muscle paralysis.
Rationale 4: A neuromuscular blocking agent does not affect level of consciousness.
Global Rationale: Restlessness indicates that the neuromuscular blocking agent has not resulted in muscle paralysis. A neuromuscular blocking agent tends to cause hypotension. A neuromuscular blocking agent does not affect level of consciousness.
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