The patient with renal disease is prescribed a diuretic. Which of the following laboratory values does the nurse expect would reflect the outcome of diuretic therapy?
1. Serum magnesium level 1.0 mg/dL
2. Serum potassium level 4.5 mEq/L
3. Serum sodium level 142 mEq/L
4. Serum calcium level 9.0 mg/dL
Serum magnesium level 1.0 mg/dL
Rationale: Normal serum magnesium levels are 1.4 to 2.1 mg/dL. Excessive magnesium losses occur with diuretic therapy. The other laboratory values listed are within normal ranges.
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