A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results on a school-age child with hypoparathyroidism. Which results are consistent with this condition?
A) Decreased serum phosphorus
B) Decreased serum calcium
C) Increased serum glucose
D) Decreased serum cortisol level

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The diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism is made on the basis of clinical manifestations associated with decreased serum calcium and increased serum phosphorus. A decreased serum phosphorus level would be seen in hyperparathyroidism, elevated glucose in diabetes, and a decreased serum cortisol level in adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison disease).

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results on a School-Age