In some genetically susceptible children, anesthetic agents can trigger malignant hyperthermia. The nurse should be alert in observing that, in addition to an increased temperature, an early sign of this disorder is which of the following?

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Muscle rigidity, especially of the jaw and upper chest, is an early sign of malignant hyperthermia. This condition is a life-threatening reaction to certain drugs used for anesthesia in genetically susceptible individuals.

In Some Genetically Susceptible Children, Anesthetic Agents Can Trigger Malignant