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A client is diagnosed with gestational hypertension and is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding would the nurse interpret as indicating a therapeutic level of medication?
 
  A) Urinary output of 20 mL per hour
  B) Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute
  C) Deep tendons reflexes 2+
  D) Difficulty in arousing
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With magnesium sulfate, deep tendon reflexes of 2+ would be considered normal and therefore a therapeutic level of the drug. Urinary output of less than 30 mL, a respiratory rate of less than 12 breaths/minute, and a diminished level of consciousness would indicate magnesium toxicity.
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