A health care provider is working with a patient who has a deficiency of vitamin D. Which min-eral may be deficient in this patient?
a. Sodium
b. Potassium
c. Calcium
d. Magnesium
ANS: C
Vitamin D deficiency causes inadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus. This leads to low serum calcium levels.
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A patient says to the nurse, "I'm scared about a terrorist attack because I live so close to the airport." What should the nurse respond to the patient?
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