A Nurse Is Reviewing Nursing Actions for Emergency Treatment of Malignant

Multiple Choice

A nurse is reviewing nursing actions for emergency treatment of malignant hyperthermia with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching?

A) "Analgesics should be given to help with muscle pain."
B) "Dantrolene helps to slow the metabolic activity in skeletal muscles."
C) "If malignant hyperthermia occurs, the succinylcholine must be stopped immediately."
D) "The patient may need an intravenous infusion of cold saline."