A nurse preceptor questions a new graduate's understanding of the potential complications of magnesium sulfate
Which response by the new graduate would indicate to the nurse preceptor that the new graduate can recognize the potential complications? a. Hypotension d. Cardiac arrest
b. Pulmonary edema e. Renal failure
c. Hepatitis f. Respiratory depression or arrest
A, B, D, F
The new graduate would be correct in responding hypotension, pulmonary edema, cardiac arrest, and respiratory depression or arrest. Hepatitis and renal failure are complications related to Indocin, not magnesium sulfate.
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