The nurse suspects a client has pseudohypocalcemia. Which laboratory result does the nurse monitor as a probable cause of this condition?
A)Hyperkalemia
B)Hyponatremia
C)Hypophosphatemia
D)Hypoalbuminemia

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Pseudohypocalcemia can occur due to hypoalbuminemia. Calcium in the blood is bound to albumin, so when albumin levels are low, total calcium levels appear low as well, even though the biologically active (ionized) calcium level may be normal.

The Nurse Suspects a Client Has Pseudohypocalcemia