Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which intervention(s) is/are appropriate for this client? [Select All That Apply]
Correct answer
B,C,F
Rationale
Oxygen addresses hypoxemia from increased metabolic activity. Dantrolene reduces muscle rigidity and hypermetabolism. Cold IV saline helps reduce hyperthermia. Insulin is not indicated unless hyperkalemia develops. Warm blankets worsen hyperthermia. Flumazenil is unrelated to malignant hyperthermia.