A client is being prepared for surgery. Which of the following would be a contraindication for using succinylcholine (Quelicin) as an adjunct to general anaesthesia.

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Rationale 1. Succinylcholine is metabolized by the liver, it's use is contraindicated in clients with liver dysfunction
Rationale 2. Malignant hyperthermia is a serious condition which may be brought on by the use of succinylcholine. Patients with a family or personal history of malignant hyperthermia should not be given succinylcholine.
Rationale 3.Succinylcholine is not contraindicated for clients with COPD.
Rationale 4. Succinylcholine is not contraindicated in clients with congestive heart failure.
Rationale 5. Succinylcholine is contraindicated in clients with myasthenia gravis.

A Client Is Being Prepared for Surgery