While a client is paralyzed with neuromuscular blockers, which assessment finding would the nurse expect?
1. Conscious
2. Stuporous but can be aroused
3. Heavily sedated but conscious
4. Unconscious
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client receiving a neuromuscular blocking agent should remain at a baseline level of consciousness.
Rationale 2: This class of medications does not affect the baseline level of consciousness.
Rationale 3: This class of medications causes paralysis, not sedation.
Rationale 4: This class of medications causes paralysis, not CNS changes.
Global Rationale: The client receiving a neuromuscular blocking agent should remain at a baseline level of consciousness. This class of medications causes paralysis, not sedation or CNS changes.
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