When Assessing a Pregnant Patient with Eclampsia Who Is Receiving

question 37

Multiple Choice

When assessing a pregnant patient with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate,which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

• A)The bibasilar breath sounds are decreased.
• B)The patellar and triceps reflexes are absent.
• C)The patient has been sleeping most of the day.
• D)The patient reports feeling "sick to my stomach."

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