Question

the nurse is caring for a client whose magnesium level is 3.5 meq/l (1.75 mmol/l). which assessment finding would the nurse most likely expect to note in the client based on this magnesium level? answer options 1 tetany 2 twitches 3 positive trousseaus sign 4 loss of deep tendon reflexes

Explanation:

The normal magnesium level is \(1.3 - 2.1\ mEq/L\ (0.65 - 1.05\ mmol/L)\). A level of \(3.5\ mEq/L\ (1.75\ mmol/L)\) indicates hypermagnesemia. Hypermagnesemia depresses the nervous system, leading to loss of deep - tendon reflexes. Tetany, twitches, and a positive Trousseau’s sign are associated with hypocalcemia or hypomagnesemia (not hypermagnesemia).

Answer:

1. Loss of deep tendon reflexes