A Woman with Severe Preeclampsia Has Been Receiving Magnesium Sulfate

question 12

Multiple Choice

A woman with severe preeclampsia has been receiving magnesium sulfate by intravenous infusion for 8 hours.The nurse assesses the woman and documents the following findings: temperature of 37.1° C,pulse rate of 96 beats/min,respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min,blood pressure (BP) of 155/112 mm Hg,3+ deep tendon reflexes,and no ankle clonus.The nurse calls the physician,anticipating an order for:

• A) hydralazine.
• B) magnesium sulfate bolus.
• C) diazepam.
• D) calcium gluconate.

Comprehend the regulatory environment for drug approval and distribution.

Acknowledge the importance of proper drug disposal and the environmental impact.

Differentiate between types of drug prescriptions and their parts.

Understand the scheduling and control of substances based on abuse potential.

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