An older adult with peripheral neuropathy has been self-medicating with magnesium supplements. The nurse realises that which of the following symptoms can indicate hypermagnesaemia?

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Hypermagnesaemia can cause hypotension, warmth and sweating as magnesium causes vasodilation and decreased cardiac output. Increased deep tendon reflexes and paraesthesias are symptoms of hypomagnesaemia. Tachycardia is not a common symptom in hypermagnesaemia.

An Older Adult with Peripheral Neuropathy Has Been Self-Medicating with Magnesium