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littleanan

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse who administers magnesium sulfate to a patient with eclampsia recognizes the risk of toxic levels. The nurse ensures the availability of the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity, which is:
 
  a. vitamin K.
  b. calcium gluconate.
  c. potassium sulfate.
  d. calcium carbonate.

Question 2

When the gestational hypertensive patient is hospitalized, the nurse monitors the:
 
  a. blood sugar.
  b. temperature.
  c. level of consciousness.
  d. deep tendon reflexes.


ultraflyy23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity is calcium gluconate.

Answer to Question 2

D
If the patient is hospitalized for gestational hypertension, deep tendon reflexes are monitored.


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