A 66-year-old patient has a decreased calcium level. The nurse anticipates a(n)
a. elevated sodium level.
b. elevated phosphorus level.
c. decreased magnesium level.
d. decreased serum glucose level.
B
Calcium metabolism is one of the factors that determines phosphorus levels; an inverse relation-ship is present. A decrease in calcium can cause an increase in phosphorus and vice versa.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. large intestine. b. liver and pancreas. c. mouth and stomach. d. esophagus and mouth.