The nurse understands that the most common use of neuromuscular blockade is to:
a. sedate clients with a head injury.
b. treat the client with multiple sclerosis.
c. facilitate intubation and mechanical ventilation.
d. decrease spasticity and muscular rigidity.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These are not appropriate medications for clients with head injuries.
B Incorrect: These drugs are not used for this purpose.
C Correct: This is one of four uses for neuromuscular blockade.
D Incorrect: These drugs are not used for this purpose.
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