A pregnant patient with pre-eclampsia is receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion. Which early symptom, if present in the patient, indicates the patient’s magnesium level is becoming toxic?
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The nurse receives report about a neonate with an unrepaired meningocele and anticipates observing which assessment finding?
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