Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsiaA nurse is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation and is receiving magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Urine output of 20 mL/hr suggests magnesium toxicity, impairing renal function. Hypertension is from preeclampsia, hyperglycemia isn't related, and 16/min respiratory rate is normal.