The nurse is caring for a patient who requires administration of a neuromuscular blocking agent to facilitate ventilation with non-traditional modes. The nurse understands that neuromuscular blocking agents provide:
a. antianxiety effects.
b. complete analgesia.
c. high levels of sedation.
d. no sedation or analgesia.
D
Neuromuscular blocking (NMB) agents do not possess any sedative or analgesic properties. Patients who receive NMBs must also receive a sedative agent.
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