uestion Tag: hyperparathyroidism

Question Category: Physiological Integrity, Reduction of Risk Potential

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary

hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect

which of the following changes in laboratory findings?

 A. Elevated serum calcium.

 B. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH)

 C. Elevated serum vitamin D

 D. Low urine calcium

Correct Answer: A. Elevated serum calcium