A patient in surgery receives a neuromuscular blocking agent as an adjunct to general anaesthesia.At the completion of the surgery,it is most important that the nurse monitor the patient for which one of the following?

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Neuromuscular blocking agents can affect respiratory muscle movement, so it is important for the nurse to monitor the patient's respiratory function and ensure adequate gas exchange. Nausea and vomiting, agitation and seizures, and laryngospasm or bronchospasm are also potential complications, but monitoring for adequate respiratory function is the most important.

A Patient in Surgery Receives a Neuromuscular Blocking Agent as an Adjunct