A patient is admitted with burns over 50% of his body. The nurse realizes that this patient is at risk for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?

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Patients with burns are at risk for hypophosphatemia due to increased cellular uptake and loss of phosphate in the urine. Additionally, burns can also cause hypernatremia due to fluid loss and increased sodium concentration. However, burns do not typically cause hypercalcemia or hypermagnesemia.

A Patient Is Admitted with Burns Over 50% of His