When Caring for a Patient Who Has Just Had a Parathyroidectomy

question 14

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who has just had a parathyroidectomy, the nurse will plan to monitor the patient for

• A) low serum calcium level.
• B) low magnesium level.
• C) increased levels of active vitamin D.
• D) increased levels of calcitonin.

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