Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The client with chronic alcoholism has chronic pancreatitis and hypomagnesemia. Which data should the nurse assess when administering magnesium sulfate to the client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Magnesium sulfate administration risks toxicity, especially in hypomagnesemia. Depressed deep tendon reflexes are an early sign of magnesium toxicity, requiring close monitoring. Arterial blood gases, skin turgor, and capillary refill are unrelated to magnesium therapy.