Mr. Williams, a 62-year-old patient, presents for a physical examination. You suspect a vitamin D deficiency. Which of the following assessment findings might lead the examiner to suspect vitamin D deficiency?
a. Spinal curvature and bowed legs
b. Night blindness and dry eyes
c. Neuropathy and seizures
d. Nausea and insomnia
A
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets, a disease manifested by spinal curvature and bowed legs. Night blindness and dry eyes result from vitamin A deficiency. Neuropathy and convulsions result from vitamin B6 deficiency. Nausea and insomnia result from a biotin deficiency.
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What is the first step in the delegation process?
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