The nurse is caring for a client with laboring client receiving magnesium sulfate. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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Accepted Answer

D. respiratory rate 10/min and absent patellar reflexes — Respiratory depression and absent reflexes suggest magnesium toxicity.

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A. mild sleepiness after medication begins

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B. urine output 35 mL/hr

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C. feeling warm after the loading dose