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The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with metastatic cancer of the bone is exhibiting mental confusion and a BP of 150/100. Which laboratory value would correlate with the client's symptoms reflecting a common complication with this diagnosis?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Bone metastasis often causes hypercalcemia (calcium 13 mg/dL is elevated), leading to confusion and hypertension. The other values are normal or unrelated.