The patient who has a serum magnesium level of 1.4 mg/dL is being treated with dietary modification. Which foods should the nurse suggest for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. romaine lettuce
2. seafood
3. white rice
4. lean red meat
5. almonds
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Serum magnesium level of 1.4 mg/dL suggests mild hypomagnesaemia, so this patient should be counseled to eat foods high in magnesium. Foods high in magnesium include green leafy vegetables such as romaine, seafood, meats, and almonds, as well as other foods. White rice is not high in magnesium.
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