Which nutritional approach is suitable for a patient with hypomagnesemia and poor oral intake?
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Correct answer: Provide high-magnesium foods and hydration to aid absorption
Nutrition support for hypomagnesemia involves providing high-magnesium foods and optimizing hydration to aid magnesium absorption.
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