The patient that you are caring for has severe preeclampsia and is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion.You become concerned after assessment when the woman exhibits:

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

The Patient That You Are Caring for Has Severe Preeclampsia