Decreased magnesium levels can be associated with which of the following?
a. chronic alcoholism c. Addison's disease
b. renal failure d. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
A
Hypomagnesemia, a serum magnesium level of less than 1.5 mEq/L, is most often the result of chronic alcoholism or is secondary to prescribed medications.
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1. Monitoring blood pressure. 2. Assessing lung sounds. 3. Discussing cultural traditions. 4. Monitoring temperature.
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