The nursing instructor is discussing osteomalacia with her nursing students. The instructor gives the student the assignment of planning a day's menu for a patient with osteomalacia
What would be the best choice for breakfast for a patient with osteomalacia?
A) Cereal with milk, a scrambled egg, and grapefruit
B) Fresh fruit with granola sprinkled on the fruit
C) Waffles with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar
D) A bagel topped with vegetable cream cheese and a side dish of grapes
Ans: A
Feedback: The nursing instructor will teach the students that the best meal option is the one that contains the highest dietary sources of calcium and vitamin D. The best selection is cereal with milk, and eggs, as these foods contain calcium and vitamin D in a higher quantity over the other menu options.
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