ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam Final Questions
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A client with preeclampsia who is being treated with IV magnesium sulfate, respiratory rate is 10/min, deep-tendon reflexes are absent
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What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate of 10/min and absent reflexes indicate magnesium toxicity, requiring immediate discontinuation of the infusion to prevent respiratory depression or cardiac arrest. Cesarean preparation, Trendelenburg positioning, and glucose assessment are not indicated for magnesium toxicity.
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