A primigravid patient at weeks of gestation is currently in the labor and delivery unit. She was admitted hours ago for induction of labor due to preeclampsia with severe features. She is receiving continuous intravenous oxytocin, labetalol, and magnesium sulfate. Over the past hours, her total urine output has been . The nurse calls the physician because the patient has become increasingly somnolent and difficult to arouse. Current vital signs are temperature (), blood pressure , pulse , and respiratory rate . Oxygen saturation is on room air. Neurologic examination reveals absent deep tendon reflexes at the patella and biceps. The continuous fetal heart rate tracing demonstrates a baseline of , minimal variability, and no decelerations. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management?
- Discontinue the magnesium sulfate infusion and administer intravenous calcium gluconateCevap
- BDiscontinue the magnesium sulfate infusion and administer intravenous naloxone
- CTransfer to the operating room for an emergent cesarean delivery
- DAdminister a rapid intravenous bolus of isotonic crystalloid
- EMaintain current infusions and perform fetal scalp stimulation