A patient with preeclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate 2 g/hr IV. The nurse notes the deep tendon reflexes are absent. What is the priority nursing action?
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A
Increase the magnesium infusion rate to prevent seizures
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B
Stop the infusion and administer calcium gluconate IV
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C
Document the finding and continue monitoring
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D
Notify the charge nurse and obtain a repeat blood pressure