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mckennatimberlake

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What drug will the nurse plan to have available for immediate IV administration whenever magnesium sulfate is administered to a maternity patient?
 
  a. Ergonovine maleate (Ergotrate)
  b. Oxytocin
  c. Calcium gluconate
  d. Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman receiving an intravenous infusion with magnesium sulfate. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
 
  a. Count respirations and report a rate of less than 12 breaths/min.
  b. Count respirations and report a rate of more than 20 breaths/min.
  c. Check blood pressure and report a rate of less than 100/60 mm Hg.
  d. Monitor urinary output and report a rate of less than 100 mL/hr.



Animal_Goddess

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Calcium gluconate reverses the effects of magnesium sulfate and should be available for immediate use when a woman receives magnesium sulfate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Excessive magnesium sulfate may cause respiratory depression.



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