When caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is receiving anticholinesterase drug therapy, the nurse must be able to distinguish cholinergic crisis from myasthenic crisis. Which of the following symptoms is not present in cholinergic crisis?
1. Improved muscle strength after IV administration of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon).
2. Increased weakness.
3. Diaphoresis.
4. Increased salivation.
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