Vitamin D may be added and phosphorus limited in a renal client's diet in order to prevent _____ (softening of the bones due to excessive loss of calcium)

A) osteomalacia
B) osteoporosis
C) gynecomastia
D) periodontal disease


Ans: A) osteomalacia

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