The physician is attempting a difficult intubation.Which medication should be recommended to paralyze the patient to facilitate the intubation and minimize trauma?
A) Succinylcholine
B) Midazolam
C) Lorazepam
D) Etomidate

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If the patient is conscious,administration of a fast-acting paralytic agent,such as succinylcholine,by a physician or a nurse anesthetist will facilitate intubation and minimize trauma.Trauma to the dentition or the oral cavity may result from a difficult intubation.

The Physician Is Attempting a Difficult Intubation