Therapeutic management of a child with tetanus includes the administration of which one of the following?

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Antibiotics are administered to control the proliferation of the organism's vegetative forms at the site of infection.The tetanus toxin acts at the myoneural junction to produce muscular stiffness and lowers the threshold for reflex excitability.NSAIDs are not routinely used.Sedatives or muscle relaxants are used to help reduce titanic spasms and prevent seizures.The nurse carefully evaluates the child's respiratory status for any signs of distress because muscle relaxants,opioids,and sedatives that may be prescribed can cause respiratory depression.Bronchodilators would not be used unless specifically indicated.

Therapeutic Management of a Child with Tetanus Includes the Administration