Physiological AdaptationQuestion 210 of 2368
Which client is at greatest risk for hypercalcemia?
- A client with hypoparathyroidism
- A client who has been immobilized in bed for several weeks
- A client with vitamin D deficiency
- A client with kidney failure and a high phosphorus level
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Correct answer: A client who has been immobilized in bed for several weeks
Prolonged immobilization lets calcium leave the bones and enter the blood. The other conditions cause hypocalcemia.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Fluids and Electrolytes: Calcium. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026