The circulating nurse is assisting the anesthesiologist with patient monitoring during a surgical procedure. When documenting the administration of succinylcholine, which terminology does the nurse use?

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Succinylcholine is classified as a depolarizing muscle relaxant, which is used to induce muscle relaxation and facilitate tracheal intubation during surgery. It works by mimicking the action of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle paralysis.

The Circulating Nurse Is Assisting the Anesthesiologist with Patient Monitoring