A patient has an elevated blood calcium, elevated alkaline phosphatase, elevated phosphorus, normal creatine kinase, and increased uptake of the radioisotope on bone scan. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Bone cancer
B. Osteoporosis
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Bone spurs
Answer: A
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