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A hospital patient's most recent blood work reveals a serum calcium level of 6.9 mg/dL (normal 8.5 to 0.5 mg/dL). In response to this low level of calcium, what physiological response is most likely to occur?
 
  A) Decreased metabolic rate
  B) Secretion of parathormone
  C) Decreased hematopoiesis
  D) Synthesis and secretion of somatotropic hormone

Question 2

An older adult patient had a gastrectomy performed several weeks ago and is being followed closely by the care team. Due to potential complications of this surgery, the nurse should closely monitor the patient's levels of:
 
  A) Iron and vitamin B12
  B) Prealbumin and bilirubin
  C) Ionized calcium and C-reactive protein
  D) Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)


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Brummell1998

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


theo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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