Magnesium 1.5-2.5

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MAGNUM MAGNESIUM

Last updated 1:29 AM on 9/23/26
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Hypomagnesium clinical manifestations

BUCK WILD! - NO SHERIFF

  • V-fib, tachycardia, T wave inversion

  • Increased DTR

  • Nystagmus

  • Diarrhea

  • Shallow respirations

  • Confusion, irritability

ALSO SAME AS HYPOCALCEMIA

  • Trousseus sign

  • Chvosteks sign


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Hypomagnesium treatment/medications-

  1. magnesium sulfate IV

  2. magnesium supplements


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Hypomagnesium diet/teaching

Eat more magnesium rich foods - leafy veggies, beans, lentils, almonds

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Hypomagnesium priority nursing considerations

  • Monitor for signs of hypermag in case you overcorrect

    • Monitor respirations and LOC


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Hypermagnesium clinical manifestations

CALM AND QUIET

  • decreased DTR

  • decreased RR

  • bradycardia, hypotension

  • hypoactive bowel sounds

  • heart block


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Hypermagnesium treatment/medications

  1. IV calcium gluconate

  2. Ventilatory support

  3. Loop diuretics, NaCl, Lactated Ringers


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Hypermagnesium diet/teaching

Eat less mag rich foods

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Hypermagnesium priority nursing considerations

  • Monitor DTR and RR

  • Have calcium gluconate on hand