ATI RN
ATI Fundamental Exam Chapter 25 Candile Questions
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The nurse reviews the client's serum calcium level and notes that the level is 7.9 mg/dL. The nurse understands that which condition would cause this serum calcium level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Excessive ingestion of vitamin D. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the intestines, leading to increased serum calcium levels. Prolonged bed rest (
A) can lead to bone demineralization, decreasing serum calcium.
Too much butter consumption (
B) does not directly affect serum calcium levels. Hyperparathyroidism (
C) causes increased calcium release from bones, leading to high serum calcium. Excessive ingestion of vitamin D (
D) directly increases serum calcium levels.
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