A Patient Is Being Treated for Renal Disease

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for renal disease.When discussing the impact of this disorder on hormone balance,which hormone should the nurse explain increases calcium absorption by the kidneys?

• A) Calcitonin
• B) Aldosterone
• C) Parathyroid hormone
• D) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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