A client scheduled for surgery has a family history of malignant hyperthermia.The circulating nurse will be responsible for seeing that which medication is immediately available for administration?

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Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is the only medication approved for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia (MH), which is a potentially life-threatening reaction to certain anesthesia drugs. The circulating nurse should ensure that it is immediately available for administration in case of an MH crisis. Baclofen, tizanidine, and orphenadrine are not effective for treating MH.

A Client Scheduled for Surgery Has a Family History of Malignant