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A new nurse is caring for a woman previously diagnosed with preeclampsia who was admitted to the high-risk OB unit after suffering a seizure in the perinatal clinic.
 
  The new nurse is preparing to administer a dose of magnesium sulfate (Sulfamag). Which action by the nurse warrants intervention by the unit manager?
  A.
  Explains to the patient that her vital signs and EKG will be monitored frequently
  B.
  Piggybacks the Sulfamag into a main line using an infusion pump
  C.
  Places 10 calcium gluconate in a secure location in the patient's room
  D.
  Runs the Sulfamag as the main IV line through an infusion pump
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6 years ago
ANS: D
Magnesium sulfate should be infused on an infusion pump piggybacked into the main line, not as the primary IV line. The other actions are appropriate.
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