Trying to do a paper about the effects of potassium on magnesium or their relationship.?

Question

I need to know the physiological effects. Nursing school...

Answer 1

Magnesium (Mg) deficiency can mimic a potassium deficiency. Normally, Potassium (K+) levels are high intracellularly. This high intracellular concentration of K+ is created by the potassium pump. This pump requires Mg-ATP to function. So, a deficiency of Mg impairs the pump, resulting in decreased intracellular potassium levels, creating a 'functional' potassium deficiency.

Any time a potassium deficiency is diagnosed and the patient is not responsive to potassium treatment, magnesium deficiency should be seriously considered.

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