A 75-year-old male has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. …

A 75-year-old male has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  Prior to starting radiation therapy, the physician sent the client for bloodwork as they were concerned that the cancer may have metastasized to the client’s skeletal system. Which one of the following laboratory analytes would provide this information to the nurse when the results return?

A nurse practitioner orders several laboratory tests on a 50…

A nurse practitioner orders several laboratory tests on a 50-year-old male client who is concerned about generalized pain, fatigue, and headaches. The serum test results return with elevated ALP, but γGT is within normal limits. Which pathophysiology is occurring in the client?