The nurse administers intravenous magnesium sulfate to a client being treated for refractory ventricular fibrillation. The client is experiencing symptoms of deep tendon reflex impairment. The nurse interprets this as being indicative of:
a. magnesium toxicity.
b. hypomagnesemia.
c. expected side effect of the drug.
d. anaphylactic reaction.
ANS: A
Symptoms of magnesium toxicity include deep tendon reflex impairment, diarrhea, respiratory depression, flaccid paralysis, and circulatory collapse.
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