Question

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy with myasthenia gravis and is teaching his parents about the signs of cholinergic crisis. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?

A) Low blood pressure is a sign of crisis.
B) He might have difficulty swallowing.
C) He may start to sweat a lot.
D) Increased salivation is a common sign.

Answer 1

The correct response indicating a need for further teaching is option A) Low blood pressure is a sign of crisis. Options B, C, and D are all correct signs that may indicate a cholinergic crisis in a person with myasthenia gravis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cholinergic crisis is a condition that occurs in individuals with myasthenia gravis, where there is an excessive activation of the cholinergic nervous system. The correct response indicating a need for further teaching is option A) Low blood pressure is a sign of crisis. In cholinergic crisis, blood pressure is typically high rather than low. Options B, C, and D are all correct signs that may indicate a cholinergic crisis in a person with myasthenia gravis.