A patient who was admitted to the intensive care unit has a magnesium level of 8.4 mg/dL.The nurse would prepare for which interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Maintenance of strict bedrest
B)Administration of insulin
C)Observation for fluid volume excess
D)Intravenous administration of magnesium
E)Initiation of dialysis

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A magnesium level of 8.4 mg/dL is significantly elevated (hypermagnesemia). Observation for fluid volume excess is necessary as hypermagnesemia can cause renal impairment leading to fluid retention. Dialysis may be initiated to remove excess magnesium from the blood.

A Patient Who Was Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit