A multiparous woman was admitted at 36 weeks' gestation for nausea,vomiting,and severe epigastric pain.The fetal heart rate was normal.Severe preeclampsia was diagnosed.The patient is placed on a magnesium sulfate drip of 3 g/h.After an hour the patient has a seizure.The nurse notifies the practitioner.What order would the nurse anticipate?
A) Administer another 2- to 4-g bolus of magnesium sulfate.
B) Increase the magnesium drip at a rate of 1 to 2 g/h.
C) Prepare the patient for immediate delivery of the baby.
D) Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilatory support.

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Control of eclamptic seizures is accomplished through administration of 4 to 6 g of intravenous MgSO₄ over 5 to 10 minutes.This bolus is followed by a continuous infusion of 2 to 3 g/h.If a patient has a recurrent seizure,another 2- to 4-g bolus can be given over 3 to 5 minutes.

A Multiparous Woman Was Admitted at 36 Weeks' Gestation for Nausea,vomiting,and