A patient's laboratory test results indicate a decreased blood magnesium level.This finding is associated with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
A)Alcoholism
B)Diabetic acidosis
C)Addison's disease
D)Dehydration
E)Hemodialysis

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Decreased blood magnesium levels can be associated with alcoholism due to poor dietary intake and increased renal excretion of magnesium, diabetic acidosis because high blood glucose levels can increase urine output leading to magnesium loss, and hemodialysis since the process can remove magnesium from the blood.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate a Decreased Blood Magnesium