A Client Taking Magnesium Sulfate Has a Respiratory Rate of 10

question 34

Multiple Choice

A client taking magnesium sulfate has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. In addition to discontinuing the medication, which action should the nurse take?

• A) Increase the client's IV fluids.
• B) Administer calcium gluconate.
• C) Vigorously stimulate the client.
• D) Instruct the client to take deep breaths.

Describe the fundamental attribution error and the actor/observer bias.

Distinguish between stable and unstable attributions.

Apply attribution theory to explain everyday events and behaviors.

Understand the heuristic biases in social cognition.

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