The nurse is caring for a patient who has a serum magnesium level of 0.8 mEq/L. Which is the highest priority goal to include in the patient's plan of care?

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A patient with low serum magnesium is at risk for neurologic symptoms including confusion, disorientation, and seizures. The highest priority goal for this patient is to avoid neurologic problems that could lead to injury. The other goals are applicable to the patient with low magnesium but are less important.

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