The factor in the client's history that the nurse assesses as a risk for the development of hypermagnesemia is
a. Addison's disease.
b. gastrointestinal disease.
c. vomiting.
d. water intoxication.
A
Hypermagnesemia is also seen with severe dehydration from ketoacidosis; in conditions that decrease the synthesis of aldosterone, such as Addison's disease or adrenalectomy; and from overuse of IV magnesium sulfate for controlling premature labor or pregnancy-induced hypertension.
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