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If your patient has hypophosphatemia, make sure you document the following information:

• vital signs
• neurologic status, including level of consciousness, restlessness, and apprehension
• muscle strength
• respiratory assessment
• serum electrolyte levels and other pertinent laboratory data
• notification of the practitioner
• IV therapy, including the condition of IV site, medication, dose, and the patient's response
• seizures, if any
• your interventions and the patient's response
• safety measures to protect the patient
• patient and family teaching