Mrs. Bert is being evaluated for osteoporosis. Which laboratory finding would you anticipate?
a. Decreased white blood cell count
b. Increased alanine aminotransferase
c. Increased calcium
d. Increased alkaline phosphatase
D
Alkaline phosphatase levels may increase secondary to osteoporosis.
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