A healthcare provider prescribes a maintenance dose of 2 grams per hour of intravenous magnesium sulfate for a client with preeclampsia.

The IV bag contains 20 grams of magnesium sulfate in 500 mL of 5% dextrose in water.

How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump to deliver? (Note: This is a medical math, so no options are provided.)

Choice A rationale

While episodes of headache and irritability can occur as side effects of metformin and menotropins, they are not typically severe enough to warrant immediate reporting.

Choice B rationale

Persistent daytime fatigue can be a side effect of these medications, but it is also a common symptom in pregnancy and is not typically a cause for immediate concern.

Choice C rationale

Nausea and vomiting can occur as side effects of these medications. However, they are common side effects and are not typically a cause for immediate concern unless they are severe or persistent.

Choice D rationale

A rapid increase in abdominal girth can be a sign of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a rare but potentially serious side effect of fertility treatments. This condition can cause rapid weight gain, abdominal pain, and bloating, and should be reported immediately.

Choice A rationale

Return of lochia rubra, or bright red bleeding, is not a sign of postpartum depression. It is a normal part of the postpartum period and can last for several weeks after childbirth.

Choice B rationale

Engorged, painful breasts can be a sign of breastfeeding complications, but they are not a sign of postpartum depression. They are a common experience for many women as their milk comes in after childbirth.

Choice C rationale

Difficulty falling asleep, even when the baby is sleeping, can be a sign of postpartum depression. Sleep disturbances are common among women with postpartum depression.

Choice D rationale

Decreased appetite can be a sign of postpartum depression. Changes in eating habits, such as eating too little or too much, are common symptoms of depression.

Choice E rationale

Feelings of sadness that last for more than two weeks after childbirth can be a sign of postpartum depression. While many women experience “baby blues” in the first few weeks after childbirth, prolonged feelings of sadness can indicate a more serious issue.