A client is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. The nurse realizes that this electrolyte imbalance is most likely associated with:

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Chronic alcoholism is a known cause of hypophosphatemia due to decreased intake and absorption of phosphorus from the diet, increased renal excretion of phosphorus, and shifts of phosphorus from the extracellular to the intracellular compartment. Diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and arthritis are not typically associated with hypophosphatemia.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Hypophosphatemia