Identify the abnormal laboratory values and for each one, describe potential causes for these abnormalities
What will be an ideal response?
• BUN (slightly elevated) - dehydration/inadequate fluid intake
• Alkaline phosphatase (elevated) - due to skeletal growth or abnormal bone mineralization (from poor vitamin D status)
• Vitamin D 25 hydroxy (low) - due to low dietary intake of vitamin D or decreased synthesis from lack of sunlight exposure
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Boron B. Magnesium C. Phosphorus D. Calcium
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