A patient with hypercalcemia is at increased risk for which of the following additional electrolyte imbalances?
A) Hypomagnesemia
B) Hypophosphatemia
C) Hypokalemia
D) Hyponatremia

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Hypercalcemia can lead to hypophosphatemia as elevated calcium levels can cause increased deposition of calcium and phosphate in bones, decreasing serum levels of phosphate. The other electrolyte imbalances listed are not typically associated with hypercalcemia.

A Patient with Hypercalcemia Is at Increased Risk for Which