The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis (MG) and takes pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) 60 mg every 4 hours. The patient's last dose was 45 minutes prior. The nurse notes severe muscle weakness, excess salivation, fasciculations of facial muscles, and pupil constriction. The nurse will perform which action?
A) Assess the patient for signs of ptosis.
B) Notify the provider to discuss an order for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) .
C) Obtain an order for atropine sulfate.
D) Request an order for an extra dose of pyridostigmine.
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