ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Category - Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice Test

A client was diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. The nurse explains that because of his condition, he is at risk for having:
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. Hypertension
  3. Fractures
  4. Gingivitis
Explanation
Answer - C - Fractures can result from hyperparathyroidism because the condition causes the release of calcium from bone into blood, resulting in demineralization of the bones.
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