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bclement10

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The nurse monitors the client for hypocalcemia, which may occur if excessive amounts of phosphate are given.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When caring for clients with endocrine disorders, the nurse understands that the purpose of the parathyroid gland is to:
 
  a. secrete hormones that facilitate the thyroid gland's control of metabolism.
  b. secrete an enzyme that increases the serum phosphate level.
  c. secrete a hormone that acts to increase the serum calcium level.
  d. secrete calcitonin to maintain serum calcium levels within defined limits.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: The parathyroid gland does not have this function.
B Incorrect: The parathyroid gland secretes a hormone--PTH.
C Correct: The parathyroid gland secretes PTH to increase serum calcium level.
D Incorrect: Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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