A nurse is administering magnesium sulfate IV to a client with severe preeclampsia for seizure prophylaxis. Which of the following are indications of magnesium sulfate toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

Choice A rationale
Iron supplements should not be administered in one large dose every day. High doses can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and dark stools.
Choice B rationale
Monitoring blood count routinely for several weeks is necessary when a child is taking iron supplements for iron deficiency anemia. This helps to ensure that the supplement is effective and that iron levels are being restored to a healthy range.
Choice C rationale
Iron supplements are not necessarily more effective if administered with meals. In fact, some studies suggest that taking iron supplements with food might decrease the amount of iron absorbed.
Choice D rationale
Restricting fiber from a child’s diet will not necessarily help with the absorption of iron. In fact, a balanced diet, including fiber, is important for overall health.

Choice A rationale
Gestational hypertension is characterized by high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy and typically resolves within a few weeks postpartum. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of kidney damage.
However, Sarah’s condition does not fit this description because her blood pressure has been consistently high since she was 26, not just during pregnancy.
Choice B rationale
Chronic hypertension refers to high blood pressure before pregnancy or early in pregnancy. Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia that causes seizures. Given Sarah’s history of consistent high blood pressure since age 26 and her recent seizure at 32 weeks’ gestation, this choice fits her condition.
Choice C rationale
Gestational hypertension refers to high blood pressure that begins during pregnancy. Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia that causes seizures. However, Sarah’s high blood pressure did not begin during pregnancy, making this choice incorrect.
Choice D rationale
Chronic hypertension refers to high blood pressure before pregnancy or early in pregnancy. HELLP Syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzyme levels, and Low Platelet levels) is a serious health condition that can affect pregnant women3. However, Sarah’s symptoms do not indicate HELLP Syndrome, making this choice incorrect.