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Chapter 28 284. The nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which assessment findings should cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply. 1. Fatigue 2. Drowsiness 3. Uterine hyperstimulation 4. Late decelerations of the fetal heart rate 5. Early decelerations of the fetal heart rate 285. A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate for the management of preeclampsia. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing toxicity from the medication if which findings are noted on assessment? Select all that apply. 1. Proteinuria of 3 + 2. Respirations of 10 breaths per minute 3. Presence of deep tendon reflexes 4. Urine output of 20 mL in an hour 5. Serum magnesium level of 4 mEq/L (2 mmol/L) 286. The nurse asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering erythromycin ointment to the eyes of a newborn. Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed about administration of the eye medication? 1. “I will flush the eyes after instilling the ointment.” 2. “I will clean the newborn’s eyes before instilling ointment.” 3. “I need to administer the eye ointment within 1 hour after delivery.” 4. “I will instill the eye ointment into each of the newborn’s conjunctival sacs.” 287. A client in preterm labor (31 weeks) who is dilated to 4 cm has been started on magnesium sulfate and contractions have stopped. If the client’s labor can be inhibited for the next 48 hours, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which medication? 1. Nalbuphine 2. Betamethasone 3. Rho(D) immune globulin 4. Dinoprostone vaginal insert 288. Methylergonovine is prescribed for a woman to treat postpartum hemorrhage. Before administration of methylergonovine, what is the priority assessment? 1. Uterine tone 2. Blood pressure 3. Amount of lochia 4. Deep tendon reflexes Purpose of the tool: This tool describes the key perinatal safety elements with examples for the safe administration of magnesium sulfate during labor. The key elements are presented within the framework of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety
Program (CUSP). Who should use this tool: Nurses, physicians, midwives, pharmacists, and other labor and delivery (L&D) unit staff responsible for the preparation and administration of magnesium sulfate during labor. How to use this tool: Review the key perinatal safety elements with L&D leadership and unit staff to determine how the elements will be implemented on your L&D unit. Consider any existing facility policies or processes
related to magnesium sulfate use. Consider using preprinted orders, standing orders, and staff training to support implementation. A sample of how some of these key perinatal safety elements can be incorporated into a unit approach to safe magnesium sulfate administration is provided in the Appendix of this tool. Standing orders for nurse response for signs and symptoms of magnesium toxicity can include— A sample process and forms for a committee review are available at the Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care, www.safehealthcareforeverywoman.org. In the context of magnesium sulfate use, this includes staff alertness for early signs of abnormal fetal or maternal status, and knowing the plan for a timely response
to prevent further deterioration. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this resource. However, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services makes no warranties regarding errors or omissions and assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage resulting from the use of information contained within. (References are located in the reference list above.) Adapted from Simpson, 2004.10 Page last reviewed November 2018 Page originally created April 2017 Internet Citation: Safe Medication Administration: Magnesium Sulfate. Content last reviewed November 2018. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Why is magnesium sulfate given for preterm labor?Magnesium sulfate is given as an intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection in the hospital over 12 to 48 hours. It relaxes smooth muscle tissues, which helps to prevent seizures and slow uterine contractions.
Which emergency drug must be available when caring for a patient receiving magnesium sulfate?Have injectable form of calcium gluconate available to reverse paralyzing effects of magnesium sulfate. Blood pressure may drop if MgSO4 is administered too rapidly.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of magnesium toxicity?CORRECT. A respiratory rate less than 12/min is a sign of magnesium toxicity.
Which of the following medications would the nurse administer if toxicity from an intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate were to occur?Calcium gluconate: the antidote for magnesium toxicity is calcium gluconate 1 g IV over 3 minutes. Repeat doses may be necessary.
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