A patient has an increased parathyroid hormone (PTH)level.Based on this information, a nurse should also assess for:
A)Decreased serum calcium and serum phosphate levels
B)Decreased serum sodium and potassium
C)Increased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate levels
D)Increased serum glucose and uric acid

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Increased PTH levels cause increased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate levels due to the actions of PTH on bone and renal reabsorption of calcium and phosphate. This is known as hyperparathyroidism. Elevated PTH levels do not directly affect serum sodium, potassium, glucose, or uric acid levels.

A Patient Has an Increased Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)level