Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate IV at 2 g/hr. Which of the following findings indicates that it is safe for the nurse to continue the infusion?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A respiratory rate of 16/min indicates that the client is not experiencing respiratory depression, a potential side effect of magnesium sulfate toxicity.