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A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate to treat pre-eclampsia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Correct Answer:
Urinary output 40 mL in 2 hr
Rationale:
🧪Magnesium sulfate is excreted renally; low urine output signals accumulation and risk of magnesium toxicity.
🧪Safe urine output is ≥ 30 mL/hr; 40 mL in 2 hr (20 mL/hr) is below the safety threshold and must be reported immediately.
🧪Toxicity can cause loss of deep tendon reflexes, respiratory depression, and cardiac conduction blocks, making early recognition essential.
🧪Reporting prompts interventions such as holding/reducing the infusion, serum magnesium levels, and antidote (calcium gluconate) availability.
🧪Close monitoring of I&O, reflexes, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness is standard while on magnesium therapy.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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