The nurse suspects that a client is developing malignant hyperthermia. Which is the priority nursing intervention?

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Rapidly assessing for supporting signs and symptoms is the priority nursing intervention in malignant hyperthermia as it is a medical emergency and early recognition and treatment are crucial. Administering dantrolene, controlling associated symptoms, and discontinuing the triggering prescription are all important interventions, but they are secondary to rapidly assessing the client for signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia.

The Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Developing Malignant Hyperthermia