The health care team is caring for a patient with osteomalacia. It has been determined that the osteomalacia is caused by malabsorption. What is the usual treatment for osteomalacia cause by malabsorption?
A) Supplemental calcium and increased doses of vitamin D
B) Supplemental calcium and increased doses of vitamin E
C) Supplemental potassium and increased doses of vitamin D
D) Supplemental potassium and increased doses of vitamin E
Ans: A
Feedback: If osteomalacia is caused by malabsorption, increased doses of vitamin D, along with supplemental calcium, are usually prescribed
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