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Maternal Newborn Health
문제
A nurse is caring for a client at 32 weeks gestation who is experiencing preterm labor. The client has been receiving magnesium sulfate for tocolysis for the past 12 hours. Which nursing intervention is the priority at this time?
1Monitor deep tendon reflexes and respiratory rate every hour✓ 정답
2Encourage the client to ambulate to promote circulation
3Administer calcium gluconate as ordered for muscle cramps
4Increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration from the medication
해설
Monitoring deep tendon reflexes and respiratory rate hourly is the priority to detect early signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity, such as CNS depression and respiratory depression. Other interventions are important but secondary to preventing life-threatening complications.