A client with MG began to experience a sudden worsening of her condition with difficulty in breathing. The nurse explains that this complication of MG is usually initially treated with
a. admission and administration of IV corticosteroids.
b. an increased dose of anticholinesterase drugs.
c. bolus doses of atropine titrated to effect.
d. rest and increased sleep.
B
With myasthenic crisis, if an increase in the dosage of the anticholinesterase drug does not im-prove the weakness, endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation may be required. None of the other options is used to treat a myasthenic crisis.
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