A client is being evaluated for a disorder of the parathyroid glands. The nurse anticipates blood work will be ordered to check:
A)
calcium levels.
B)
fasting blood sugar.
C)
urinary 17-ketosteroids.
D)
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
A
Explanation:
A)
Calcium and phosphorous levels reflect parathyroid function. Fasting blood sugar reflects circulating blood glucose level. Urinary 17-ketosteroids reflect adrenal cortex function, and TSH reflects thyroid function.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Calcium and phosphorous levels reflect parathyroid function. Fasting blood sugar reflects circulating blood glucose level. Urinary 17-ketosteroids reflect adrenal cortex function, and TSH reflects thyroid function.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Calcium and phosphorous levels reflect parathyroid function. Fasting blood sugar reflects circulating blood glucose level. Urinary 17-ketosteroids reflect adrenal cortex function, and TSH reflects thyroid function.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Calcium and phosphorous levels reflect parathyroid function. Fasting blood sugar reflects circulating blood glucose level. Urinary 17-ketosteroids reflect adrenal cortex function, and TSH reflects thyroid function.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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