A nurse is assessing a woman receiving magnesium sulfate.The nurse assesses her deep tendon reflexes at 0 and 1+.What action by the nurse is best?

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Absent or hypoactive deep tendon reflexes are indicative of magnesium sulfate toxicity.The nurse should hold the magnesium and notify the provider.There is no need for a 24- hour UA at this point.Temperature changes are not related to magnesium.Blood pressure can be assessed,but that is not the priority.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Woman Receiving Magnesium Sulfate