Physiological AdaptationQuestion 190 of 2368

A client with a long history of alcohol misuse is admitted. Which laboratory findings does the nurse expect?

  1. Low sodium and high folate
  2. High albumin and high calcium
  3. High hemoglobin and high phosphorus
  4. Low albumin and low magnesium
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Correct answer: Low albumin and low magnesium

Alcohol misuse can cause deficiencies in hemoglobin, albumin, folate, thiamine, B12, and vitamin C, and lower calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: Alcohol and Drug Misuse. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026