When Administering a Neuromuscular Drug Such as Pancuronium,what Does the Nurse

Multiple Choice

When administering a neuromuscular drug such as pancuronium,what does the nurse need to remember?

A) It can be used instead of general anaesthesia during surgery.
B) Only skeletal muscles are paralyzed; respiratory muscles remain functional.
C) It causes sedation and pain relief while allowing for lower doses of anaesthetics.
D) Patients will require artificial mechanical ventilation because of paralyzed respiratory muscles.