A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results on a school-age child diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism.Which results are consistent with this condition?
A) Decreased serum phosphorus
B) Decreased serum calcium
C) Increased serum glucose
D) Decreased serum cortisol

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The diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism is made on the basis of clinical manifestations associated with decreased serum calcium and increased serum phosphorus.Decreased serum phosphorus would be seen in hyperparathyroidism,elevated glucose in diabetes,and decreased serum cortisol in adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's disease).

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Laboratory Results on a School-Age