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biggirl4568

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The following hourly assessments are obtained by the nurse on a patient with preeclampsia receiving magnesium sulfate:
 
  97.3, P88, R10, blood pressure 148/110. What other priority physical assessment by the nurse should be implemented to assess for potential toxicity?
  A) Lung sounds
  B) Oxygen saturation
  C) Reflexes
  D) Magnesium sulfate level

Question 2

Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching about preeclampsia is needed?
 
  A) If I have changes in my vision, I will lie down and rest.
  B) I will weigh myself every morning after voiding before breakfast.
  C) I will count my baby's movements twice a day.
  D) If I have a slight headache, I'll take Tylenol and call if unrelieved.


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Smiles0805

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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