The Client Being Cared for Has Severe Preeclampsia and Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The client being cared for has severe preeclampsia and is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion.Which new finding would give the nurse cause for concern?

• A) Sleepy, sedated affect
• B) Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
• C) DTRs of 2
• D) Absent ankle clonus

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