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Average Score: 76%
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The nurse cares for an 8 lb, 8 oz newborn boy. The infant's history indicates that his mother was given magnesium sulfate IV 4 g in 250 ml D5W several hours before delivery. The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
magnesium sulfate can cause slowing of respirations and hyporeflexia; normal respirations 30-60/min