Hypermagnesemia
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Renal / Urinary / Electrolyteshigh priorityneeds review
Hypermagnesemia
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Kidney failure or excess magnesium administration.
- High magnesium depresses neuromuscular and respiratory function.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Magnesium sulfate | Medication toxicity context; calcium reverses toxicity. |
Nursing actions
- Assess reflexes, respirations, blood pressure, LOC, and urine output.
- Hold magnesium and notify provider for toxicity signs.
- Prepare calcium gluconate per protocol.
Complications
- Respiratory depression
- Cardiac arrest
- Hypotension
NCLEX cues
- Absent reflexes and slow respirations on magnesium.
- Calcium gluconate antidote.
Memory hooks
- Too much magnesium shuts down.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.