A patient's labs reveal: serum calcium 11.2 mg/dl, sodium 140 mg/dl, albumin 4.1 g/dl, and phosphorous 2.0 mg/dl. Which disorder best describes these labs?
a. hyperparathyroidism
b. overhydration
c. renal disease
d. hypothyroidism
Answer: a. hyperparathyroidism
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