KL is a 72-year-old African American female living in a long-term care facility close to the Canadian border. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements and eating lots of cheese. She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. Height: 5'8" Weight: 210 pounds What is likely the primary cause of KL's condition?

a. calcium deficiency
b. phosphorus deficiency
c. being overweight
d. RA meds
e. low vitamin D status


e

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