A Patient Who Has Had a Prolonged Period of Nasogastric

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a prolonged period of nasogastric (NG) suctioning following colon surgery is experiencing electrolyte imbalances. The magnesium level is low (1.2 mg/dL) . Knowing that magnesium deficiency occurs in conjunction with low calcium levels, the nurse should assess the patient for which of the following clinical manifestations of hypocalcaemia? Select all that apply.

A) Personality changes
B) Hyperactive reflexes
C) Increase in ventricular arrhythmias
D) Increase in bouts of atrial fibrillation
E) Symptomatic hypotension