A 32-year-old woman,gravida 1 para 0,requires an emergency cesarean section as part of the management strategy for severe preeclampsia.Prior to surgery,she received magnesium sulfate 5 g deep IM and has IV magnesium sulfate infusing at 2 g/hr.What perioperative nursing considerations are related to the magnesium sulfate infusion?
A) Place patient in right recumbent position.
B) Prepare patient for biophysical profile (BPP).
C) Ensure IV calcium gluconate is available.
D) Ensure methotrexate is available.

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The perioperative nurse should ensure IV calcium gluconate is available to reverse magnesium sulfate toxicity.In addition,seizure precautions,careful monitoring of vital signs,I&O,and renal function are required.

A 32-Year-Old Woman,gravida 1 Para 0,requires an Emergency Cesarean Section