A mechanically ventilated patient is receiving a combination of atracurium (Tracrium) and an opioid analgesic morphine. The nurse monitors the patient for which potential complication?

A mechanically ventilated patient is receiving a combination of atracurium (Tracrium) and an opioid analgesic morphine. The nurse monitors the patient for which potential complication?


a) Pulmonary hypertension
b) Cor pulmonale
c) Venous thromboemboli
d) Pneumothorax


Answer: c) Venous thromboemboli


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