The Nurse Is Monitoring a Client with Severe Preeclampsia Who

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a client with severe preeclampsia who is on IV magnesium sulfate. Which signs of magnesium toxicity should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Cool, clammy skin
• B) Altered sensorium
• C) Pulse oximeter reading of 95%
• D) Respiratory rate of less than 12 breaths/min
• E) Absence of deep tendon reflexes

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