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A nurse is caring for a client with PROM who is receiving magnesium sulfate as a tocolytic agent.
Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform to monitor for magnesium toxicity?
deep tendon reflexes are not the only assessment that the nurse should perform. Decreased reflexes are one of the initial signs of magnesium toxicity due to the blocking of neuromuscular transmission.
urine output is not the only assessment that the nurse should perform.
Urine output is important to monitor because magnesium sulfate is excreted by the kidneys. Decreased renal function increases the risk of toxicity.
serum magnesium level is not the only assessment that the nurse should perform.
Serum magnesium level is a direct measure of the amount of magnesium in the blood. It should be checked regularly to ensure that it is within the normal range.
The nurse should perform all of the assessments listed to monitor for magnesium toxicity.
Magnesium sulfate is a drug that is given to prevent preterm labor by relaxing the uterine muscle.
However, it can also cause serious side effects such as weakness, low blood pressure, respiratory paralysis, and cardiac problems if the level of magnesium in the blood is too high.
The normal level of magnesium in the blood is about 1.5-2.5 mEq/L. Symptoms of toxicity may appear when the level reaches 4 mEq/L or higher.
The nurse should perform all of the assessments listed to monitor for magnesium toxicity.
Magnesium sulfate is a drug that is given to prevent preterm labor by relaxing the uterine muscle.
However, it can also cause serious side effects such as weakness, low blood pressure, respiratory paralysis, and cardiac problems if the level of magnesium in the blood is too high.
The normal level of magnesium in the blood is about 1.5-2.5 mEq/L. Symptoms of toxicity may appear when the level reaches 4 mEq/L or higher.