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A client at 32 weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The healthcare provider prescribed magnesium sulfate to control the symptoms. Which assessment finding would indicate that a therapeutic drug level has been achieved? 4+ reflexes. Urinary output of 50 mL per hour. A decrease in respiratory rate from 24 to 16. A decreased body temperature.

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Description: a client at 32 weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy induced hypertension pih the healthcare provider prescribed magnesium sulfate to control the symptoms which assessment fi 41184

          A client at 32 weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe
pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The healthcare
provider prescribed magnesium sulfate to control the
symptoms. Which assessment finding would indicate that a
therapeutic drug level has been achieved?
4+ reflexes.
Urinary output of 50 mL per hour.
A decrease in respiratory rate from 24 to 16.
A decreased body temperature.

a client at 32 weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy induced hypertension pih the healthcare provider prescribed magnesium sulfate to control the symptoms which assessment fi 41184

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A client at 32 weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The healthcare provider prescribed magnesium sulfate to control the symptoms. Which assessment finding would indicate that a therapeutic drug level has been achieved? 4+ reflexes. Urinary output of 50 mL per hour. A decrease in respiratory rate from 24 to 16. A decreased body temperature.