A nurse is teaching a patient about alterations of the parathyroid glands. Which of these patient comments is a reliable indicator that the patient has the correct understanding of the effect of hyperparathyroidism on the patient's body? Select all that apply. Select all that apply.

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A nurse is teaching a patient about alterations of the parathyroid glands. Which of these patient comments is a reliable indicator that the patient has the correct understanding of the effect of hyperparathyroidism on the patient's body? Select all that apply.  Select all that apply.

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A) Correct. Hyperparathyroidism can cause the kidneys to retain calcium and excrete phosphorus, leading to hypercalcemia.
B) Correct. Hyperparathyroidism causes bones to release calcium and phosphorus, leading to weak bones and osteoporosis.
C) Correct. High calcium levels due to hyperparathyroidism can lead to the deposition of calcium in soft tissues, such as the kidneys, pancreas, and heart.
D) Correct. Hyperparathyroidism increases the risk of developing kidney stones due to high calcium levels in the blood. 
E) Incorrect. Hyperparathyroidism does not affect the kidneys' ability to retain potassium or raise blood pH.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Alterations of the Parathyroid