The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient with Severe Preeclampsia Who

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient 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 per minute
• E) Absence of deep tendon reflexes