A Patient with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Is Admitted to the Hospital

Multiple Choice

A patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) is admitted to the hospital with severe weakness and acute respiratory insufficiency. The health care provider performs a Tensilon test to distinguish between myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis. During the test, it will be most important to monitor the patient's

A) pupillary size.
B) muscle strength.
C) respiratory function.
D) level of consciousness (LOC) .