The nurse assumes care of a patient who has myasthenia gravis and notes that a dose of neostigmine (Prostigmin)due 1 hour prior was not given.The nurse will anticipate the patient to exhibit which symptoms?

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Neostigmine must be given on time to prevent myasthenic crisis,which is characterized by generalized,severe muscle weakness.The other symptoms are characteristic of cholinergic crisis,caused by too much medication.

The Nurse Assumes Care of a Patient Who Has Myasthenia