A patient has an order for a urine specimen to measure collagen crosslinked N-telopeptide (NTx).The results show that this patient's NTx has decreased.When reviewing this diagnostic result, the nurse is evaluating this patient's response to treatment for:
A)Hyperthyroidism
B)Hypothyroidism
C)Osteoporosis
D)Thrombocytopenia

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Collagen crosslinked N-telopeptide (NTx) is a marker for bone resorption, and decreased levels indicate a response to treatment for osteoporosis. It is not related to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or thrombocytopenia.

A Patient Has an Order for a Urine Specimen to Measure