Which should the nurse be concerned about when caring for a woman with severe pre-eclampsia who is receiving a magnesium sulphate infusion?
A) A sleepy,sedated affect
B) A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min
C) Deep tendon reflexes of 2
D) Absent ankle clonus

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A respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min indicates that the patient is experiencing respiratory depression from magnesium toxicity.Because magnesium sulphate is a central nervous system depressant,the patient will most likely become sedated when the infusion is initiated.Deep tendon reflexes of 2 and absent ankle clonus are normal findings.

Which Should the Nurse Be Concerned About When Caring for a Woman