Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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 is within the normal range and indicates no respiratory depression, a critical safety parameter for continuing magnesium sulfate therapy, unlike diminished reflexes or bradycardia, which suggest toxicity.