In Evaluating the Effectiveness of Magnesium Sulfate for the Treatment

question 12

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate for the treatment of preterm labor, what finding would alert the nurse to possible side effects?

• A) Urine output of 160 ml in 4 hours
• B) Deep tendon reflexes 2+ and no clonus
• C) Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
• D) Serum magnesium level of 10 mg/dl

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Definitions:

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus.

Temporal Theory

A theory that suggests our perception of sound is related to the timing of auditory nerve fiber firing.

Pitch Perception

The ability to hear and distinguish different tones or sounds, identifying them as higher or lower in frequency.

Action Potentials

Short-lasting events in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, allowing neurons to transmit signals along nerve fibers.