As you monitor J.F., you observe for signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity. What are potential
signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity? Select all that apply.
a. Absent DTRs
b. Increased respiratory rate
c. Oliguria
d. Muscle rigidity
e. Severe hypotension
a, c, e
Signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity include respiratory depression (rate less than 12 breaths/
min), absent DTRs, chest pain, severe hypotension, extreme muscle weakness, reduced urine output,
and altered level of consciousness.
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a. leukocytes. b. erythrocytes. c. histamine. d. hemopoietin.
The nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a patient with COPD and respiratory acidosis. Through which mechanism should the nurse expect compensation to occur?
1. The kidneys retain bicarbonate. 2. The kidneys excrete bicarbonate. 3. The lungs will retain carbon dioxide. 4. The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide.
In their role in implementing a plan of care for infertile couples, nurses should:
1. be comfortable with their own sexuality and nonjudgmental about others to effec-tively counsel their patients. 2. know about such nonmedical remedies through diet, exercise, and stress man-agement. 3. be able to direct patients to sources of information about what herbs to take that might help and which ones to avoid. 4. do all of these plus be conversant about potential drug and surgical remedies.
A nurse feels angry over a patient assignment and feels that assignments always include the "bad ones.". What is the best way to control this anger?
a. Ignore the negative feelings. b. Talk about other coworkers behind their backs. c. Face this anger and determine what is be-ing felt. d. Refuse to speak to any coworkers for fear of lashing out.