You are caring for a patient who was admitted to labor and delivery at 32 weeks' gestation and diagnosed with preterm labor. She is currently on magnesium sulfate, 2 gm per hour
Upon your initial assessment you note that she has a respiratory rate of 8 with absent deep tendon reflexes. What will be your first nursing intervention?
a. Elevate head of the bed
b. Notify the MD
c. Discontinue magnesium sulfate
d. Draw a serum magnesium level
ANS: c
Initial nursing intervention needs to be discontinuing magnesium sulfate because the patient is exhibiting signs of magnesium toxicity with absent deep tendon reflexes and decreased respiratory rate.
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