A patient is admitted with burns over 50% of his body. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for which electrolyte imbalances?
1. hypercalcemia
2. hypophosphatemia
3. hypernatremia
4. hypermagnesemia
Correct Answer: 2
Causes of hypophosphatemia include stress responses and extensive burns. Patients who experience burns are not at an increased risk for elevated levels of calcium, sodium, or magnesium.
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