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jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An adult patient who is currently undergoing rhinoplasty has developed the characteristic signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia. The operating room nurse should anticipate what intervention?

A) Hemodialysis
B) Tracheal intubation
C) IV administration of naloxone (Narcan)
D) IV administration of dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with pneumonia and has been placed on antibiotics to treat the infection. Which of the following nursing actions will assist in increasing lung capacity?

A) Promoting hand hygiene
B) Increasing rest
C) Frequent repositioning
D) Promoting deep breathing

jessicaduplan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The treatment for malignant hyperthermia consists of intravenous dantrolene sodium (Dantrium), oxygenation and hyperventilation, hydration, and body cooling. The patient will already be intubated. Narcan and dialysis are not indicated.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Assisting the patient to cough and deep breathe will increase lung capacity and assist in fighting the infection. Promoting hand hygiene is important but will not increase lung capacity. Increasing rest will assist in recovery but will not increase lung capacity. Frequent repositioning does not increase lung capacity.