A pregnant woman at 30 weeks gestation is in the CCU with severe eclampsia. She is experiencing pulmonary edema, severe oliguria, and hypotension and continues to have seizures
She is endotracheally intubated, supported by a mechanical ventilator, and is receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate at 3 g/hr; the serum magnesium level is 8 mg/dL. She is beginning spontaneous early labor. What is the most important intervention?
A) Administer medication to delay the onset of labor, as is preterm.
B) Increase the dose of magnesium sulfate to control seizures.
C) Facilitate delivery of the baby, as eclampsia is worsening.
D) Administer high-dose diuretics for the pulmonary edema.
C
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