Which electrolyte should the nurse most closely monitor in a client who has decreased parathyroid function?
A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Chloride
C
The parathyroid gland synthesizes and releases parathyroid hormone (PTH). Under the influence of PTH, calcium levels in the blood are maintained at or above normal levels. When parathyroid function is reduced, the client is at great risk for hypocalcemia and the nurse must monitor the serum calcium levels closely.
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