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A client at 39 weeks gestation with preeclampsia has a blood pressure of 170/100 mm Hg, 2+ proteinuria, and moderate peripheral edema. Immediately after hospital admission, she develops seizures and uterine
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A client at 39 weeks gestation with preeclampsia has a blood pressure of 170/100 mm Hg, 2+ proteinuria, and moderate peripheral edema. Immediately after hospital admission, she develops seizures and uterine contractions. Magnesium sulfate is prescribed. Which finding indicates that the drug has achieved the desired therapeutic effect?

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Answer: When the seizures stop.

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Magnesium sulphate is given to patients with pre eclampsia to tackle the occurrence of seizures. It is believed to block the entry of calcium into the synaptic nerves thereby altering neuromuscular transmission.

It may reduce the blood pressure gradually

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