Fluid Electrolyte imbalance: Magnesium

Magnesium 1.5-2.5 mEq/L Function: Activates intracellular enzyme systems and plays role in CHO & protein metabolism   Hypomagnesemia Values: <1.5 Causes: · ↓ intake or ↓absorption or excessive loss through urinary or bowel elimination · Acute pancreatitis, starvation, malabsorption syndrome, chronic alcoholism, burns, prolonged hyperalimentation without adequate Mg · Hypoparathyroidism with hypocalcemia · Diuretic therapy   Signs and… More information...

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