Hypermagnesemia

What is magnesium and what does it do in the body?  We are going to answer those questions in this lesson in addition to reviewing some causes and risk factors for developing hypermagnesemia, or high magnesium levels.  We will then review signs and symptoms that nurses will need to monitor for. Finally, we will discuss priority nursing interventions and medical treatments along with potential complications the condition can cause.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Learn normal magnesium levels
2. Describe causes and risk factors for developing hypermagnesemia
3. Summarize common signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia
4. Demonstrate understanding of medical and dietary treatment of hypermagnesemia
5. Determine priority nursing assessments for clients with hypermagnesemia