The patient with which diagnosis should have the highest priority for teaching regarding foods that are high in magnesium?
A) Severe hemorrhage
B) Diabetes insipidus
C) Oliguric renal disease
D) Adrenal insufficiency

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When renal excretion is decreased, magnesium intake must be decreased also, to prevent hypermagnesemia. The other conditions are not likely to require adjustment of magnesium intake.

The Patient with Which Diagnosis Should Have the Highest Priority