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During induction with sevoflurane and succinylcholine for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a 22-year-old develops masseter rigidity that makes mouth opening difficult. Within 10 minutes EtCO2 climbs from 38 to 62 mmHg despite doubling the minute ventilation, and the heart rate rises to 128. Temperature is 37.6°C. What should the circulating nurse anticipate first?
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