The nurse reviewing a client's serum electrolytes notes a phosphorus level of 1.0 mEq/L. The nurse will assess the client for a history of
a. chronic respiratory acidosis.
b. malnutrition.
c. morbid obesity.
d. recent thyroidectomy.
B
The major causes of hypophosphatemia are loss/long-term lack of intake, increased growth or tissue repair, and recovery from malnutrition. Hyperparathyroidism and Cushing's syndrome with its concurrent hypercalcemia, respiratory alkalosis, lead poisoning, and mild renal losses in metabolic alkalosis are also causes.
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