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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 arrives at 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
Answer: E
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