The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient's Understanding of Teaching Regarding

The nurse is assessing a patient's understanding of teaching regarding the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. The nurse knows further teaching is needed when the patient states, "The primary healthcare provider can determine I have hyperparathyroidism when

A) I've experienced at least two episodes of severe abdominal pain."
B) all other causes of high blood calcium levels have been ruled out."
C) I've had the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism for at least six months."
D) my blood tests show high calcium and high parathyroid hormone levels."