You are caring for a patient receiving calcium carbonate for the treatment of osteopenia. Which serum laboratory result would you identify as an adverse effect related to this therapy?
A. Sodium falling to 138 mEq/L
B. Potassium rising to 41. mEq/L
C. Magnesium rising to 2.9 mg/dL
D. Phosphorus falling to 2.1 mg/dL
Answer: D. Phosphorus falling to 2.1 mg/dL
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