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Normal Mg+ level is ?
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1.3-2.4 mEq/L
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Role of Mg+ is ?
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Maintain electrical activity in nerves and muscles.
Important for cell membranes Influences Ca+ levels through effect of PTH |
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Mg+ <1.3 is ?
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Hypomagnesemia(serum level may not reflect actual stores)
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Causes of Hypomagnesemia are ?
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Poor intake/absorption
Increased loss from GI/urinary sepsis, pregnancy, hypocalcemia |
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? effect Mg+ levels
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hypocalcemia
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Assessment findings for hypomagnesemia?
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Change in LOC, hyperactive reflexes, seizure, Cardiac irritability, s/s low K+, Mg<1.3, <K+, ECG changes
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Nursing Dx for hypomagnesemia would be a ? and it could be ?
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RC
Risk for aspiration related to reduced level of consciousness secondary to hypomagnesemia |
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Outcome for hypomagnesemia ?
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Pt. will maintain normal serum Mg+ by end of shift AEB: Mg+1.3-2.1
Pt. will not aspirate by end of shift AEB: lungs remain clear, O2 sat >92% |
