Which of the following might the nurse assess in a patient diagnosed with hypermagnesemia?
A) Diminished deep tendon reflexes
B) Tachycardia
C) Cool clammy skin
D) Increased serum magnesium
Ans: A
Feedback: To gauge a patient's magnesium status, the nurse should check deep tendon reflexes. If the reflex is absent, this may indicate high serum magnesium.
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