A client has increased serum phosphorus levels. Which condition related to hyperphosphatemia would the nurse expect to find in the client?
A)Hypocalcemia
B)Hypernatremia
C)Hypomagnesaemia
D)Hyperkalemia

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Hyperphosphatemia can lead to hypocalcemia because high levels of phosphate in the blood can cause calcium to be pulled from the bones, lowering blood calcium levels.

A Client Has Increased Serum Phosphorus Levels