Prewritten instructions regarding life-prolonging measures are called advance directives
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The nurse is aware that magnesium deficiency is a potential nutritional problem in the United States. What is the cause of this potential problem?
A) Low intake of milk and dairy products B) Not eating enough citrus fruits in our diet C) Not drinking enough enriched orange juice D) The use of refined grains over whole grains