Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is six hours postoperative following a thymectomy. Which item should the nurse have at the bedside?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Myasthenia gravis can cause respiratory muscle weakness, and post-thymectomy risks respiratory compromise. A bag-valve mask is critical for emergency ventilation. Calcium gluconate, tracheostomy kits, and atropine are not directly related.