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cartlidgeashley

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The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse is caring for a patient that had succinylcholine (Anectine) as an adjunct to anesthesia. What is the nurse's priority assessment while caring for this patient?
 
  A) Movement
  B) Temperature
  C) Mental status
  D) Heart rate

Question 2

What electrolyte affects parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion other than calcium?
 
  A) Magnesium
  B) Sodium
  C) Potassium
  D) Zinc


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quynhmickitran

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Succinylcholine is more likely to cause malignant hyperthermia than other drugs so it is very important that the nurse carefully monitor the patient's temperature while in the PACU. Movement, mental status, and heart rate monitoring are all routine components of PACU care, but after receiving this medication, temperature monitoring becomes the priority.

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Another electrolytemagnesiu malso affects PTH secretion by mobilizing calcium and inhibiting the release of PTH when concentrations rise above or fall below normal. Sodium, potassium, and zinc do not affect PTH function.


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