Hypomagnesemia

What is magnesium and what does it do in the body?  We are going to answer those questions in this lesson in addition to looking at some causes and risk factors for developing hypomagnesemia, or low 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. Recall normal magnesium levels
2. Paraphrase causes and risk factors for developing hypomagnesemia
3. Describe signs and symptoms of hypomagnesemia
4. Develop medical and dietary treatment of hypomagnesemia
5. Determine priority nursing assessments for clients with hypomagnesemia