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The nurse is assessing a female patient who has an abnormally high level of parathyroid hormone. Which of the following assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis?
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1. muscle atrophy
2. hypercalcemia
3. diarrhea
4. weight gain
5. hypotension
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1,2 -- Hyperparathyroidism affects the musculoskeletal, renal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and metabolic systems. Muscle atrophy is seen as a musculoskeletal effect. Increased resorption of calcium by the kidneys results in hypercalcemia. This patient could also demonstrate constipation, weight loss, and hypertension.
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