A client received mivacurium (Mivacron) for a surgical procedure. Which assessment findings indicate adverse effects of this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Bradycardia
2. Hypotension
3. Increased heart rate
4. Decreased heart rate
5. Hyperactive bowel sounds
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Bradycardia is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 2: Hypotension is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Increased heart rate is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: Decreased heart rate is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 5: Hyperactive bowels sounds are not an adverse effect of this medication.
Global Rationale: Bradycardia, hypotension, increased heart rate, and decreased heart rate are adverse effects of this medication. Hyperactive bowels sounds are not an adverse effect of this medication.
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