The client being cared for has severe preeclampsia and is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion.Which new finding would give the nurse cause for concern?
A) Sleepy, sedated affect
B) Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
C) DTRs of 2
D) Absent ankle clonus

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A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute indicates the client is experiencing respiratory depression from magnesium toxicity.Because magnesium sulfate is a CNS depressant,the client will most likely become sedated when the infusion is initiated.DTRs of 2 and absent ankle clonus are normal findings.

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