The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a pt with chronic glomerulonephritis. the phosphorus level of 5.3 mg/dL. what else does the nurse expect to see?
a. serum calcium level below the normal range
b. serum potassium level below the normal range
c. falsely elevated serum sodium level
d. elevated serum levels for all other electrolytes
Answer: a. serum calcium level below the normal range
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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