A client in preterm labor has been started on an intravenous drip with magnesium sulfate.The nurse plans to monitor which of the following every hour?

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Magnesium sulfate can cause muscle relaxation and decreased reflexes, leading to potential toxicity. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to monitor the client's deep tendon reflexes, typically every hour, to assess for signs of magnesium toxicity. Maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, and breath sounds should also be monitored, but not specifically related to the administration of magnesium sulfate.

A Client in Preterm Labor Has Been Started on an Intravenous