Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in preterm labor and receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous IV infusionA nurse is caring for a client who is in preterm labor and receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review during tocolytic therapy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Monitoring serum magnesium levels prevents toxicity during tocolytic therapy. Coombs test, liver enzymes, and uric acid are unrelated to magnesium sulfate management.