A patient has a serum calcium level of 11 mg/dL.The nurse would review this patient's medical record for which conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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A) Thiazide diuretics can cause hypercalcemia by increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys. B) Hyperparathyroidism leads to increased calcium levels due to excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH) production. E) Long-term bedrest can cause hypercalcemia due to increased bone resorption from lack of weight-bearing activity.

A Patient Has a Serum Calcium Level of 11 Mg/dL