The nurse is caring for a patient who has a suspected bone tumor. Which serum laboratory result would be indicative of this?

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Elevated alkaline phosphatase levels can indicate the presence of a bone tumor as this enzyme is secreted by osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) and can be elevated when there is an increased turnover of bone tissue, as seen in bone tumors. Magnesium levels, creatine kinase levels and calcium levels are not typically associated with bone tumors.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Suspected