NCLEX RN Practice Question # 336
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When assessing the laboratory results of the client with bladder cancer and bone metastasis, the nurse notes a calcium level of 12 mg/dL. The nurse recognizes that this is consistent with which oncological emergency?
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Rationale: Hypercalcemia is a serum calcium level higher than 10 mg/dL, most often occurs in clients who have bone metastasis, and is a late manifestation of extensive malignancy. The presence of cancer in the bone causes the bone to release calcium into the bloodstream.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination. Recalling the normal calcium level will direct you easily to option 2. Also note the relationship of calcium level in the question andIncorrectAnswer & Rationale.
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Rationale: Hypercalcemia is a serum calcium level higher than 10 mg/dL, most often occurs in clients who have bone metastasis, and is a late manifestation of extensive malignancy. The presence of cancer in the bone causes the bone to release calcium into the bloodstream.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination. Recalling the normal calcium level will direct you easily to option 2. Also note the relationship of calcium level in the question and
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