When reviewing the laboratory results for a client's total calcium level, which of the following information should the nurse consider?
A)The blood glucose is elevated.
B)The phosphate level is normal.
C)The serum albumin level is low.
D)The magnesium level is normal.

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Part of the total calcium is bound to albumin, so hypoalbuminemia can lead to misinterpretation of calcium levels. Ionized calcium unaffected by albumin levels. The other laboratory values will not affect total calcium interpretation.

When Reviewing the Laboratory Results for a Client's Total Calcium