A Nurse In The Emergency Department Is Assessing A Client Who Has Myasthenia Gravis

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A Nurse In The Emergency Department Is Assessing A Client Who Has Myasthenia Gravis

. The client reports recent increasing muscle weakness and the nurse suspects the client is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
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The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. The Tensilon test will determine if the client is experiencing a myasthenic crisis or a cholinergic crisis.

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