A Client's Family History Reveals That the Client May Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client's family history reveals that the client may be at risk for malignant hyperthermia (MH) during anaesthesia. Which of the following information should the nurse include when providing preoperative client teaching?

• A)Anaesthesia can be administered with minimal risks with the use of appropriate precautions and medications.
• B)As long as succinylcholine is not administered as a muscle relaxant, the reaction should not occur.
• C)Surgery must be performed under local anaesthetic to prevent development of a sudden, extreme increase in body temperature.
• D)Surgery will be delayed until the client is genetically tested to determine susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia.

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