An older client's serum calcium level is 8.7 mg/dL.What possible etiologies does the nurse consider for this result? (Select all that apply.)

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This slightly low calcium level could be an age-related decrease in serum calcium or could indicate a metabolic bone disease such as osteoporosis or osteomalacia.A good dietary intake would be expected to produce normal values.Metastatic cancer,Paget's disease,or healing bone fractures will elevate calcium.

An Older Client's Serum Calcium Level Is 8