During Surgery, the Anesthesia Personnel Noticed the Patient Is Having

Multiple Choice

During surgery, the anesthesia personnel noticed the patient is having a steady rise in his end-tidal carbon dioxide level. At this time, the nurse anesthetist begins to assess the patient for malignant hyperthermia. The initial (priority) assessment for this disorder may include

A) hypotension.
B) acute renal failure.
C) skeletal muscle rigidity
D) sudden cardiac arrest.