ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency department with a magnesium level of 1.2 mg/dL. The nurse is aware that a likely cause of the value is which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcoholism is a common cause of hypomagnesemia due to poor dietary intake, increased renal excretion, and gastrointestinal losses. Dehydration typically elevates magnesium levels, kidney failure causes hypermagnesemia, and excessive magnesium intake leads to hypermagnesemia.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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