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 patient is experiencing respiratory depression from magnesium toxicity.Because magnesium sulfate is a central nervous system depressant,the patient will most likely become sedated when the infusion is initiated.Deep tendon reflexes of two and absent ankle clonus are normal findings.

The Patient That You Are Caring for Has Severe Preeclampsia