A Patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) is admitted to the hospital with severe weakness and acute respiratory insufficiency. The health care provider performs a Tensilon test to distinguish between myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis. During the test, it will be most important to monitor the patient's

• A) pupillary size.
• B) muscle strength.
• C) respiratory function.
• D) level of consciousness (LOC).

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