A client has a dysfunction in one of his glands that is causing a decrease in the level of calcium in the blood. What gland should be evaluated for dysfunction?
A) Thyroid gland
B) Parathyroid gland
C) Thymus gland
D) Adrenal gland
B
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The parathyroids secrete parathormone, which increases the level of calcium in the blood when there is a decrease in the serum level. The thyroid, thymus, and adrenal gland do not secrete calcium.
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