The nurse is checking the laboratory results of a 76-year-old woman who had a urinalysis performed. The nurse notes that there is calcium in her urine. What condition does this abnormal substance in the urine signify?

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Calcium in the urine can indicate bone degeneration, as it may suggest that calcium is being leached from the bones and excreted in the urine.

The Nurse Is Checking the Laboratory Results of a 76-Year-Old