{"id":137650,"date":"2024-09-13T10:14:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T10:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=137650"},"modified":"2024-09-13T10:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T10:14:42","slug":"a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-a-magnesium-level-of-3-2-meq-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-a-magnesium-level-of-3-2-meq-l\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is caring for a client who has a magnesium level of 3.2 mEq\/L"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is caring for a client who has a magnesium level of 3.2 mEq\/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Calcium gluconate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Calcitonin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Magnesium oxide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Magnesium sulphate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A. Calcium gluconate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium levels in the blood are typically regulated within a narrow range. The normal reference range for serum magnesium is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 mEq\/L. A level of 3.2 mEq\/L indicates hypermagnesemia, which is an elevated magnesium level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hypermagnesemia<\/strong> can result from several conditions such as renal failure, excessive intake of magnesium-containing medications or supplements, or endocrine disorders. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache, lethargy, and in severe cases, cardiac arrest or respiratory depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To manage hypermagnesemia, the primary goal is to counteract the effects of elevated magnesium levels and restore normal magnesium balance. The following treatments are relevant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calcium Gluconate (Option A):<\/strong> Calcium gluconate is often used as an antidote for hypermagnesemia. Magnesium and calcium compete for binding sites and effects at the neuromuscular junction. Calcium gluconate helps to stabilize the neuromuscular membranes and counteract the effects of elevated magnesium levels on the heart and neuromuscular function. It is typically administered intravenously in cases of severe hypermagnesemia to rapidly neutralize the effects of excessive magnesium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calcitonin (Option B):<\/strong> Calcitonin is primarily used to treat hypercalcemia and conditions involving elevated calcium levels. It is not effective in treating hypermagnesemia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnesium Oxide (Option C):<\/strong> Magnesium oxide is a magnesium supplement, which would worsen hypermagnesemia rather than treat it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magnesium Sulfate (Option D):<\/strong> Magnesium sulfate is used to treat conditions such as eclampsia and to manage magnesium deficiency. It would further increase magnesium levels and is not appropriate for treating hypermagnesemia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, in the case of hypermagnesemia with a magnesium level of 3.2 mEq\/L, the nurse should expect to administer calcium gluconate to counteract the effects of elevated magnesium and stabilize the patient\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is caring for a client who has a magnesium level of 3.2 mEq\/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer? A.Calcium gluconate B.Calcitonin C.Magnesium oxide D.Magnesium sulphate The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Calcium gluconate. 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