The Nurse Is Evaluating the Laboratory Results of a Patient

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of a patient suspected of having hyperparathyroidism.Which finding(s) would be consistent with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Decreased serum calcium levels
• B)Decreased serum phosphate levels
• C)Increased calcium levels in the urine
• D)Decreased phosphate levels in the urine
• E)Increased serum calcium levels

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