Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving an infusion of IV magnesium sulfate. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing hypermagnesemia?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Depressed deep tendon reflexes are a classic sign of hypermagnesemia, reflecting magnesium's depressant effect on neuromuscular function.