A pregnant woman with severe preeclampsia is being managed with intravenous magnesium sulfate. Which nursing assessment would indicate that the dose of magnesium sulfate would need to be increased?
A) Increased frequency of seizures
B) Hyporeflexia and diaphoresis
C) Serum magnesium level of 16 mg/dL
D) Increased drowsiness and flushed skin
A
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a. democratic. b. laissez-faire. c. autocratic. d. authoritative.
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a. Facial flushing b. Constipation c. Hypoglycemia d. Gastric upset e. Itching
The nurse is concerned that a patient pregnant with a fetus with a genetic disorder is experiencing moral and ethical problems. What should the nurse offer to support the patient at this time?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient's use of coping mechanisms 2. Actions to take to reduce stress and anxiety 3. Reasons for terminating the pregnancy at this time 4. Assistance with thinking through the process to increase optimism 5. Ask if the patient has any particular spiritual advisor that can be contacted
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a. Great person theory b. Transformational theory c. Motivational theory d. Behavioral theory