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A Nurse Practitioner Is Reviewing the Lab Values of a Patient

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A nurse practitioner is reviewing the lab values of a patient who was just diagnosed with a pathologic fracture. The lab reveals a high calcium level and low phosphate. This could indicate:


Definitions:

Microdrip

A type of drip set for an intravenous infusion that delivers a small amount of fluid, typically 60 drops per ml, used for precise fluid delivery.

Y Tubing

A type of medical tubing that splits a single input stream into two outputs, resembling the letter "Y."

Gravity Infusion

A method of delivering fluids into the body using the force of gravity, typically through intravenous therapy.

Blood Administration

The process of transfusing blood or blood products into an individual's circulatory system.

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