The antidote administered to reverse magnesium toxicity is ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
calcium gluconate
Calcium gluconate is the antidote necessary to reverse magnesium toxicity. The nurse
caring for this patient should keep calcium gluconate in the room along with secured,
syringes and needles.
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