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6 years ago
A patient on the high-risk OB unit is receiving magnesium sulfate. The nurse notes that her magnesium level is 14 mEq/L. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Bring the crash cart to the patient's room.
  B.
  Document the findings in the woman's chart.
  C.
  Order another blood level in 6 hours.
  D.
  Prepare to administer calcium gluconate.
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6 years ago
ANS: D
This woman's magnesium level has nearly reached the level associated with respiratory arrest. The nurse should prepare to administer the antidote, 10 calcium gluconate. The nurse should have someone else bring the crash cart into the room in case respiratory arrest does occur. Documentation is important, but this needs to be done after the woman is cared for. Additional magnesium levels will be drawn, but ordering them now instead of treating the patient is an inappropriate action.
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6 years ago
Thanks a whole bunch
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