A client taking magnesium sulfate has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. In addition to discontinuing the medication, which action should the nurse take?
a. Increase the client's IV fluids.
b. Administer calcium gluconate.
c. Vigorously stimulate the client.
d. Instruct the client to take deep breaths.
ANS: B
Calcium gluconate reverses the effects of magnesium sulfate. Increasing the client's IV fluids will not reverse the effects of the medication. Stimulation will not increase the respirations. Deep breaths will not be successful in reversing the effects of the magnesium sulfate.
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