The nurse admits the client with alcoholism for detoxification. Which does the nurse expect to replace in the therapeutic regimen?
1. Blood
2. Glucose
3. Potassium
4. Magnesium
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4. The nurse expects to provide magnesium replacement for the client with alcoholism because alcoholics are frequently malnourished and have hypomagnesemia from inadequate dietary intake.
1, 2, and 3. The nurse does not expect to provide blood, glucose, or potassium re-placement for the client; if anything, the nurse expects to restrict sodium intake if the client's disease process is advanced to the point of hepatic involvement.
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