What does the nurse recognize as the most dangerous adverse effect of inhalation anesthesia?
1. Hypertension
2. Ventricular tachycardia
3. Malignant hyperthermia
4. Increased intracranial pressure
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia is rare, but it is fatal if not treated immediately. Ventricular tachycardia is serious, but can be treated. Increased intracranial pressure is not a common adverse effect, but can be treated. Hypotension is more likely to occur than hypertension.
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