A client's magnesium level is 0.9 mEq/L. A nurse would expect the client's calcium and potassium levels to be:
a. elevated c. decreased
b. the same as the magnesium level d. normal
C
There is a direct relationship between calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Normal range of serum magnesium is 1.5 to 2.5 mEq/L. A level of 0.9 mEq/L is a decrease; therefore, all levels would be decreased.
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