The nurse is reviewing the client's serum electrolyte laboratory results and finds the following: sodium 138, chloride 102, potassium 3.9, calcium 8.8, and magnesium 2.7. The nurse attributes the electrolyte balance to which of the following?
1. Missing doses of diuretics
2. Excessive use of antacids
3. Improper use of potassium supplements
4. Excessive salt intake
2
Rationale: Excessive use of antacids can result in elevated magnesium levels (hypermagnesemia). The client's sodium, chloride, and potassium levels are all within normal limits, which would be unlikely if the hypermagnesemia were caused by renal failure.
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