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Risk Factors:
- GI loss
- Alcoholism
- Diuretics
- Pancreatitis
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Insulin resistance
- DKA
- Magnesium < 1.8 mEq/L
- Tetany, cramps
- Increased DTRs
- Paresthesia
- Dysrhythmias
- Trousseau’s sign
- Chvostek’s sign
- Agitation, confusion
- Seizure precautions
- Assess for difficulty swallowing
- Correct underlying cause
- IV magnesium
- Teach food sources
- NOTE: monitor for signs of magnesium toxicity with IV replacement and treat with calcium gluconate
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