The client with chronic hypomagnesemia is discharged to home and prescribed to take an oral magnesium supplement. Which side effect is the most important to include when teaching the client?
A. Diarrhea
B. Impotence
C. Increased insomnia
D. Potential leg cramps at night
A
Oral magnesium preparations increase gastric motility and induce some degree of diarrhea in most clients. The diarrhea can be severe enough to increase magnesium loss and dehydrate the client.
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