Which of the following may contribute to the development of hypermagnesemia?
a. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus c. respiratory failure
b. metastatic bone tumors d. alcoholism
A
Hypermagnesemia, a serum magnesium level greater than 2.5 mEq/L, results from ketoacidosis, renal failure, or excessive intake of magnesium antacids.
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