A patient receives succinylcholine for paralysis during ...

[saraeharris]

A patient receives succinylcholine for paralysis during endoscopy. During the procedure, the patient's muscles become rigid and the skin feels hot to the touch. The major concern in this patient is the possibility of:
 
  1. esophageal perforation.
  2. malignant hyperthermia.
  3. septicemia.
  4. hyperthyroid storm.

Question 2

The nurse cares for a patient who received a neuromuscular blocker during surgery. Which finding indicates that the frequency of assessments may be decreased?
 
  1. The patient is fully conscious.
  2. The patient can breathe spontaneously.
  3. All muscle function has fully recovered.
  4. Vital signs are normal.

[cpetit11]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

[saraeharris]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[cpetit11]

Great! Please up vote