A Patient in Surgery Receives a Neuromuscular Blocking Agent as an Adjunct

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient in surgery receives a neuromuscular blocking agent as an adjunct to general anesthesia.While in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) ,what assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report?

• A) Laryngospasm
• B) Complaint of nausea
• C) Weak chest wall movement
• D) Patient unable to recall the correct date

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