A patient receives succinylcholine for paralysis during endoscopy. During the procedure, the patient's muscles become rigid and the skin feels hot to the touch. The major concern in this patient is the possibility of:
1. esophageal perforation.
2. malignant hyperthermia.
3. septicemia.
4. hyperthyroid storm.
Correct Answer: 2
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During the mental status assessment, the nurse hands the client a piece of paper that reads "Please raise your left hand." If the client follows the command, the nurse has just assessed which ability of the client?
a. Abstract thinking b. Reading c. General knowledge d. Memory
A patient taking digoxin (Lanoxin) is admitted to the unit and develops digoxin-induced dysrhythmias. The nurse anticipates the administration of
a. quinidine. b. bretylium. c. phenytoin (Dilantin). d. diltiazem (Cardizem).
When teaching a postpartal patient about the use of mineral oil as a laxative, the nurse will explain that mineral oil
a. does not have serious side effects. b. is safe to take with other laxatives. c. may be taken with food. d. should be mixed with juice or soda.
A patient is 20 weeks pregnant. Which new development can the nurse accurately tell the patient that normally occurs in the fetus at 20 weeks?
A) Eyelids are open B) Lungs are fully shaped C) Eyebrows and scalp hair are present D) A developed startle reflex is evident