[Verified Answer]: The nurse caring for a client with heart…

The nurse caring for a client with heart failure is notified by the hospital laboratory that the client’s serum magnesium level is 1.0 mEq/L (1.8-2.6 mEq/L). Which would be the most appropriate nursing action for this client? Option A Monitor the client for dysrhythmias Option B Encourage increased intake of phosphate antacids Option C Discontinue any magnesium-containing medications Option D Encourage intake of foods such as ground beef, eggs, or chicken breast