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Title: The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman receiving an intravenous infusion with magnesium sulfate. ...
Post by: vvll on Feb 6, 2018
The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman receiving an intravenous infusion with magnesium sulfate. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
 
  a. Count respirations and report a rate of less than 12 breaths/min.
  b. Count respirations and report a rate of more than 20 breaths/min.
  c. Check blood pressure and report a rate of less than 100/60 mm Hg.
  d. Monitor urinary output and report a rate of less than 100 mL/hr.


Title: The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman receiving an intravenous infusion with magnesium sulfate. ...
Post by: adbuchy on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: A
Excessive magnesium sulfate may cause respiratory depression.