A patient is diagnosed with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Which additional health problem does the nurse assess for in this patient's history?

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Secondary hyperparathyroidism is often a result of chronic renal failure. In this condition, the kidneys are less able to produce active vitamin D, leading to decreased calcium absorption and subsequently increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) production to compensate for the low calcium levels.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism