A client is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. The nurse realizes that this electrolyte imbalance is most likely associated with:
1. diabetes mellitus.
2. congestive heart failure.
3. arthritis.
4. chronic alcoholism.
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A diet deficient in phosphorous may cause hypophosphatemia and reduced absorption of phosphorous occurs with chronic alcoholism. Hypophosphatemia is not associated with diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, or arthritis.
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