Which of the following clients' diagnostic blood work is most suggestive of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
A) A client with high pH; low levels of calcium; and low levels of phosphate
B) A client with low vitamin D levels; low calcitriol levels; and elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels
C) A client with low bone density; low levels of calcium; and low levels of phosphate
D) A client with low potassium levels; low calcitriol levels; and increased PTH levels

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CKD is associated with low vitamin D and calcitriol levels, which induces increased PTH production. CKD is also associated with acidosis (low pH), high levels of phosphate, and hyperkalemia.

Which of the Following Clients' Diagnostic Blood Work Is Most