A Child Is Having Tests Done to Determine Parathyroid Function

question 54

Multiple Choice

A child is having tests done to determine parathyroid function.The clinic nurse knows that the parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates the homeostasis of what in the serum?

• A) Sodium
• B) Calcium
• C) Potassium
• D) Magnesium

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