Which client is at greatest risk for developing hypercalcemia?
a. Client taking furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure
b. Client with long-standing osteoarthritis
c. Woman who is pregnant with twins
d. Client with hyperparathyroidism
D
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone. The actions of parathyroid hormone include increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, decreasing renal excretion of calcium, and increasing calcium resorption from the bones. All these actions increase the serum calcium level.
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