A Patient Who Received an Intravenous (IV)dose of Magnesium Sulfate

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient who received an intravenous (IV) dose of magnesium sulfate has developed diarrhea.What is your best response?

• A) Reassure the patient that diarrhea is a common side effect of magnesium sulfate.
• B) Order a bedside commode so that the patient does not have to walk to the bathroom.
• C) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
• D) Document the finding as the only action.

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