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A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of alcohol withdrawal. Which serum laboratory value validates the client's admitting diagnosis? A serum:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Magnesium of 1.8 mEq/L. In alcohol withdrawal, there is often a decrease in magnesium levels due to decreased intake and increased excretion. Hypomagnesemia can worsen alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The other choices (B, C,
D) are within normal ranges and not specific to alcohol withdrawal. Potassium, calcium, and phosphorus levels are not typically affected in alcohol withdrawal.
Therefore, the validation of the admitting diagnosis of alcohol withdrawal lies in the low serum magnesium level, making choice A the correct answer.

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