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Susan is an adolescent client with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The physician orders 5% dex...
Susan is an adolescent client with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The physician orders 5% dextrose in Ringer's solution and magnesium sulfate intravenously for her. Before the magnesium sulfate is administered, which of the following assessments would be the priority?
参考答案: D
参考解析: Magnesium sulfate is a central nervous system depressant used as an anticonvulsant for severe PIH. It may depress respirations to a dangerously low and even life-threatening level. Therefore, the nurse must assess the client's respiratory rate before administering the drug. If the client's respiratory rate is below 12 to 14 breaths/ minute, the physician should be notified and the drug should be withheld.