The anesthesiologist has listed succinylcholine (Quelicin) as part of a client's anesthesia plan. Noting this, the nurse plans which as a priority assessment for this client?

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Succinylcholine is a neuromuscular blocker that can cause respiratory paralysis, which is why assessing the client's respiratory status is the priority. Spontaneous bleeding, anaphylactic shock, and emergence delirium are not expected effects of succinylcholine.

The Anesthesiologist Has Listed Succinylcholine (Quelicin) as Part of a Client's