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soccerdreamer_17

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on: Jul 24, 2018
For the client prescribed neostigmine bromide, the nurse should be alert for which of the following when caring for this client?
 
  a. anticholinergic crisis c. ergotamine reaction
  b. myasthenia crisis d. cholinergic crisis

Question 2

A nurse assessing a client with myasthenia gravis should include what information in the assessment of this client?
 
  a. forced vital capacity c. negative inspiratory force
  b. presence of ptosis d. muscle strength


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D

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Correct b. and d. Either of these crises can occur. If the client is undermedicated, a myasthenia crisis can occur, if overmedicated a cholinergic crisis can occur.
Incorrect a. and c. These are not appropriate for a client with MG.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D

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Correct All of these should be part of the nurse's assessment of a client with MG.
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soccerdreamer_17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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