A client scheduled for surgery has a family history of malignant hyperthermia. The circulating nurse will be responsible for seeing that which medication is immediately available for administration?

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Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is the only medication that is effective in treating malignant hyperthermia, a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur during anesthesia in patients with a genetic predisposition. It is important for the circulating nurse to ensure that this medication is immediately available in case of an emergency. Baclofen, tizanidine, and orphenadrine are all muscle relaxants and are not indicated for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia.

A Client Scheduled for Surgery Has a Family History of Malignant