A patient who has been treated for breast cancer is undergoing routine laboratory work. Which laboratory finding would cause the nurse to be most concerned about metastasis?

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Elevated serum calcium can be indicative of metastasis in patients who have been treated for breast cancer, as bone metastases are a common occurrence. Elevated serum potassium or decreased serum calcium and potassium are not typically associated with metastasis in breast cancer patients.

A Patient Who Has Been Treated for Breast Cancer Is