The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite who is exhibiting tachypnea,tachycardia,premature ventricular contractions,and muscle rigidity.The nurse suspects which condition in this patient?

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A life-threatening,rare complication of anaesthesia is malignant hyperthermia.Malignant hyperthermia causes tachycardia,tachypnea,premature ventricular contractions,unstable blood pressure,cyanosis,skin mottling,and muscular rigidity.It often occurs during induction of anaesthesia.Hypoxia would manifest with decreased oxygen saturation.Fluid imbalance would be assessed with intake and output and can manifest with tachycardia and blood pressure fluctuations but is not characterized by muscle rigidity.Hemorrhage can manifest with tachycardia and decreased blood pressure,along with a thready pulse;usually some sign or symptom of blood loss is noted (e.g. ,from drains,incision,orifice,and abdomen).

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Operating