Question

The nurse reviews a client's laboratory report and notes that the client’s serum phosphorus (phosphate) level is 1.8 mg/dL (0.58 mmol/L). Which condition most likely caused this serum phosphorus level?

1. Malnutrition

2. Renal insufficiency

3. Hypoparathyroidism

4. Tumor lysis syndrome

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Phosphorous is an essential mineral which is used for the formation of bones and teeth in the body and also useful for the making of proteins in the body, tissue repairing and cells.The normal serum phosphorous level which presents in the blood is 3,4 to 4.5 mg/dl (1.12mmolL to 1.45mmol/L).

In this condition the serum phosphorous level is decreased than normal range. The condition most likely caused this serum phosphate level to decrease is Malnutrition. The reason for this is when the body receives low levels of minerals by not taking of nutritious diet, poor eating habits, not taking phosphorous diet sufficiently, certain disease conditions like taking alcohol, diabetes mellitus disorders decrease the level of phosphorous in the body. This condition is termed as Hypophosphatemia.

Hence, the option 1 Malnutrition is correct option.