The Nurse Is Assisting with Teaching a Patient Who Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with teaching a patient who is beginning therapy with neostigmine (Prostigmin) for newly diagnosed myasthenia gravis (MG) . The patient asks, "How does that work?" What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"It provides potassium to your muscles so that they will contract better."
• B)"It reduces the inflammation in your nerves so that they transmit signals better."
• C)"It makes more neurotransmitter available so that your muscles can contract."
• D)"It is a muscle relaxant that prevents the cramping in your muscles."

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