The patient is under general anesthesia for a surgical procedure. Because an inhaled anesthetic is being administered, the nurse should be vigilant for which of the following early signs of malignant hyperthermia?
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The patient presents to the emergency department complaining of severe gastrointestinal distress after meals that has persisted for 36 hours. He reports that these symptoms have occurred off and on for a few years now, but he is seeking care now because they are interrupting his ability to sleep. Which additional assessment indicates the poorest prognosis for this patient?
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The nurse is assessing the patient with a right-sided chest tube and notes rapid bubbling in the water seal chamber. Which of the following is the next best step in management?
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