{"id":137884,"date":"2024-09-13T17:23:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T17:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137884"},"modified":"2024-09-13T17:23:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T17:23:07","slug":"a-nurse-is-assisting-with-monitoring-a-client-who-has-preeclampsia-and-is-receiving-magnesium-sulfate-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/a-nurse-is-assisting-with-monitoring-a-client-who-has-preeclampsia-and-is-receiving-magnesium-sulfate-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate. The client&#8217;s respiratory rate is 8\/min. Which of the following should the nurse administer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Calcium gluconate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Naloxone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Flumazenil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Protamine sulfate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A. Calcium gluconate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium sulfate is commonly administered to clients with preeclampsia to prevent seizures (eclampsia). However, one of the critical side effects of magnesium sulfate therapy is respiratory depression, which can manifest as a decreased respiratory rate. A respiratory rate of 8\/min indicates severe respiratory depression, which is a medical emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calcium gluconate<\/strong> is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity. Magnesium sulfate competes with calcium in neuromuscular junctions and can impair muscle function, including the muscles involved in respiration. Calcium gluconate works by providing calcium to counteract the effects of magnesium, thereby improving neuromuscular function and potentially reversing respiratory depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Options:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B. Naloxone<\/strong> is an opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid overdose. It is not relevant for magnesium sulfate toxicity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Flumazenil<\/strong> is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse benzodiazepine sedation. It is not applicable here as magnesium sulfate is not a benzodiazepine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Protamine sulfate<\/strong> is used to reverse heparin-induced anticoagulation. It does not address magnesium sulfate toxicity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of respiratory depression due to magnesium sulfate, it is crucial to promptly administer calcium gluconate to restore normal neuromuscular function and improve the respiratory rate. Additionally, other supportive measures, such as providing respiratory support, should be considered while preparing for calcium gluconate administration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate. The client&#8217;s respiratory rate is 8\/min. Which of the following should the nurse administer? A.Calcium gluconate. B.Naloxone. C.Flumazenil. D.Protamine sulfate. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Calcium gluconate. 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