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A patient is hospitalized with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. When checking the lab results, which laboratory changes would the nurse expect?
Correct Incorrect The parathyroid glands are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood. In hyperparathyroidism, the calcium level in the serum will be elevated. Chronic excess calcium resorption from the bones due to high levels of parathyroid hormone can lead to osteopenia.