A hospitalized patient who had not eaten well for 2 weeks had a 2,3 serum phosphorus level and a 1,3 serum magnesium level. He has.....

a. hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia
b. hyperphosphatemia, hypomagnesemia
c. hyperphosphatemia, hyponatremia
d. hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia


Answer: a. hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia

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