case continues:

  • The patient is stabilized after receiving her loading dose of magnesium and is now in the labor and delivery section of the hospital.
  • As part of your admit orders you should be sure to order regular magnesium levels to follow for any signs of toxicity.
  • What is the most common fatal complication of magnesium?
  1. What is the most common fatal complication of magnesium?

    A.acute nephrotoxicity

    B. pulmonary edema

    C. pulmonary embolus

    D. hyponatremia