The factor in the client's history that the nurse assesses as a risk for the development of hypermagnesemia is
A) Addison's disease.
B) gastrointestinal disease.
C) vomiting.
D) water intoxication.

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Hypermagnesemia is also seen with severe dehydration from ketoacidosis; in conditions that decrease the synthesis of aldosterone, such as Addison's disease or adrenalectomy; and from overuse of IV magnesium sulfate for controlling premature labor or pregnancy-induced hypertension.

The Factor in the Client's History That the Nurse Assesses