A woman at 28 weeks gestation is administered with magnesium sulfate to control severe hypertension. The following findings indicate that the patient is experiencing magnesium sulfate toxicity except:

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Magnesium sulfate is administered to pre-eclamptic and eclamptic pregnant women to prevent and control seizures. Respiratory depression, decreased reflexes, deceased urine output, flushing, and hypotension indicate that the patient is having magnesium sulfate toxicity.

A Woman at 28 Weeks Gestation Is Administered with Magnesium