A patient has been admitted to the orthopedic unit with a suspected diagnosis of osteomalacia. The nurse expects to find which of the following laboratory study results to be present?
A) High serum calcium and low phosphatase level
B) High serum calcium and high phosphatase level
C) Low serum calcium and high phosphorus level
D) Low serum calcium and low phosphorus level
Ans: D
Feedback: Laboratory studies will reveal a low serum calcium and low phosphorus level. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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