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The nurse is caring for a patient with hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism. What is the cause of iatrogenic hypoparathyroidism?

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Answer: Surgical removal of, or damage to, the parathyroid glands

Explanation: The most common form of hypoparathyroidism is caused by the surgical removal of, or damage to, the parathyroid glands. It is usually called post-surgical or post-operative hypoparathyroidism (PoSH). (Iatrogenic means 'caused by treatment'.)

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