When reviewing the patient's record, the nurse sees the results of a recent blood chemistry profile. These results indicate the patient is being evaluated for what health problem? $$\begin{array} { | l | l| }
\hline \text { Calcium } & 10.2 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { Phosphate } & 2.0 \mathrm { meq } / \mathrm { L } \
\hline \text { Vitamin D } & \begin{array} { l }
\text { Within normal } \
\text { range }
\end{array}\
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

When reviewing the patient's record, the nurse sees the results of a recent blood chemistry profile. These results indicate the patient is being evaluated for what health problem? $$\begin{array} { | l | l| } 
\hline \text { Calcium } & 10.2 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { Phosphate } & 2.0 \mathrm { meq } / \mathrm { L } \
\hline \text { Vitamin D } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Within normal } \
\text { range }
\end{array}\
\hline  
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Elevated calcium levels and low phosphate levels are characteristic of hyperparathyroidism. Vitamin D levels would also likely be elevated in hyperparathyroidism as the parathyroid hormone stimulates conversion of vitamin D to its active form. Cushing syndrome would likely have elevated cortisol levels but would not typically affect calcium or phosphate levels. Thyroiditis and hypothyroidism would not typically affect calcium or phosphate levels.

When Reviewing the Patient's Record, the Nurse Sees the Results