An adult patient who is currently undergoing rhinoplasty has developed the characteristic signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia. The operating room nurse should anticipate what intervention?
A) Hemodialysis
B) Tracheal intubation
C) IV administration of naloxone (Narcan)
D) IV administration of dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
D
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The treatment for malignant hyperthermia consists of intravenous dantrolene sodium (Dantrium), oxygenation and hyperventilation, hydration, and body cooling. The patient will already be intubated. Narcan and dialysis are not indicated.
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