A nurse is assessing a client and notes confusion, numbness and tingling and abdominal distention. The nurse suspects hypomagnesemia. Upon evaluating the client’s electrolyte levels, which of the following electrolyte levels would the nurse expect to find is also low with this condition? Select all that apply.
A nurse is performing a full assessment for a client who reports feeling occasionally confused. An abdominal assessment reveals distention and the client reports diarrhea times 2 days. A neuro exam reveals evidence of muscle twitching and the client reports numbness and tingling. The nurse suspects hypomagnesemia. Which question by the nurse would be most appropriate to determine a possible cause for this condition?
The nurse is caring for a client with celiac disease who has developed hypomagnesemia from malabsorption. Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect to see with this condition?
The nurse is caring for a client who reports a prolonged high intake of over-the-counter calcium carbonate preparation for acid indigestion. The nurse knows that this may cause which of the following clinical manifestations?
A nurse is performing a full assessment for a client who reports feeling depressed and occasionally confused. A neuro exam reveals that the client cannot lift their arms and the client reports numbness and tingling. An abdominal assessment reveals distention and the client reports diarrhea times 2 days. The nurse phones the provider. Which laboratory panels should the nurse anticipate the provider would order? Select all that apply
A drunk client is admitted to the emergency room. The nurse knows that the client is likely to have hypomagnesemia. The nurse would expect to find which of the following signs and symptoms on assessment? Select all that apply.
A nurse is assessing a client and notes confusion, numbness and tingling and abdominal distention. The nurse suspects hypomagnesemia. Upon evaluating the client’s electrolyte levels, which of the following results would the nurse expect to find with this condition?
A nurse is caring for a client with confusion, abdominal distention, diarrhea, muscle twitching, and peripheral numbness and tingling. The nurse phones the provider. Which laboratory panel should the nurse request that the provider order?
