Bone growth and maintenance are affected by several factors. A client asks the nurse what dietary change needs to be made to try to decrease further issues with osteomalacia
The primary care provider has requested that the nurse review a teaching pamphlet with the client on vitamins that are important to include for good bone health. Based on this information, what vitamin should the nurse encourage the client to increase in the diet? A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
D
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Lack of vitamin D, not A, B, or C, causes a bone malformation in children called rickets; in adults, the disorder is called osteomalacia.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.