A patient has a magnesium level of 1.3 mg/dL. Which assessment would help the nurse identify a likely cause of this value?

Name: A patient has a magnesium level of 1.3 mg/dL. Which assessment would help the nurse identify a likely cause of this value?
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Hypomagnesemia is associated with alcoholism. Protein intake would not have a significant effect on magnesium level. OTC laxatives (such as milk of magnesia)and use of multivitamin/mineral supplements tend to increase magnesium levels.

A Patient Has a Magnesium Level of 1