The nurse is assessing a patient being treated for osteomalacia. Which findings does the nurse recognize as indications that the patient is experiencing hypervitaminosis D?
Select all that apply.
1. bruising
2. anorexia
3. constipation
4. muscle weakness
5. frequent urination
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Manifestations of hypervitaminosis D include anorexia, frequent urination, muscle weakness, and constipation. Bruising is not a manifestation of hypervitaminosis D.
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