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

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Burn patients are at risk for hypophosphatemia due to increased demand for phosphorus in the healing process and loss of phosphorus through wound exudate. Hypercalcemia, hypernatremia, and hypermagnesemia are not typically associated with burns.

A Patient Is Admitted with Burns Over 50% of His