The nurse is caring for a patient with serum magnesium = 1.1 mg/dL.Which of the following should be included in the patient's plan of care?

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A serum magnesium level of 1.1 mg/dL indicates hypomagnesemia which can lead to ECG changes such as prolonged QT interval, torsades de pointes or ventricular fibrillation. Therefore, monitoring for ECG changes is important in the plan of care. Limiting intake of magnesium-containing foods may be done for patients with hypermagnesemia. Maintaining bedrest and straining urine may be done for other medical conditions but are not directly related to magnesium levels.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Serum Magnesium