A Patient Is Being Evaluated for Hypoparathyroidism

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is being evaluated for hypoparathyroidism.Which laboratory value would help confirm this diagnosis?

• A) Elevated serum phosphate
• B) Elevated serum magnesium
• C) Decreased serum potassium
• D) Serum albumin within normal limits

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