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Question

The nursing assessment of a client with severe preeclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate reveals a pulse rate of 55 beats/min, a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min, and a ?ushed face. Which is the next nursing action? ADHD can affect the client's ability to focus. The nurse would assess the client's grades and behavior at school to determine the effectiveness of the medication. Methylphenidate can adversely affect the client's weight and appetite. The client's heart rate can increase when taking this medication. Stopping the infusion and starting an infusion of dextrose and water Continuing the infusion and notifying the primary health care provider Continuing the infusion and documenting the findings in the clinical record Decreasing the rate of the infusion and obtaining blood for a magnesium level.