The nurse knows which of the following trends is associated with some of the common changes in lab values relative to prolonged bed rest?
A)
Fluctuations in the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
B)
Hypercalcemia due to calcium coalescence in renal calculi
C)
Hypophosphatemia due to bone decalcification
D)
Increased insulin levels due to reduced energy demand
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Muscle atrophy, protein breakdown, and decalcification of bone produce hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia in clients on bed rest. PTH tends to increase and insulin tends to decrease.
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