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A nurse prepares a nursing care plan for a newly-admitted client with myasthenia gravis. Understanding the risks of myasthenia gravis, it is a must that the nurse prepares which of the following near the client’s bedside?
  1. Defibrillator
  2. Oxygen
  3. Incentive spirometer
  4. Suction equipment
Explanation
Answer: D - A client with myasthenia gravis is at risk for respiratory distress caused by considerable muscle weakness or fatigue, including from the diaphragm. Suction equipment, an Ambubag, and intubation tray are kept near the client’s bedside.
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