NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz: Priority Nursing Actions for Preeclampsia May 19, 2023 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz: Priority Nursing Actions for Preeclampsia A 30-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of preeclampsia. She is 36 weeks pregnant and has a blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg. The nurse is preparing to administer the patient's first dose of magnesium sulfate. Which of the following is the nurse's priority nursing action? A. Administering the magnesium sulfate as ordered B. Assessing the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes C. Monitoring the patient's respiratory rate and depth D. Teaching the patient about the side effects of magnesium sulfate Δ
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