A 68-year-old male client with aortic stenosis secondary to calcification of the aortic valve is receiving care. Which of the following statements best captures an aspect of this client's condition?
A)
Paget disease, cancer with metastases, or excess vitamin D may have contributed to the problem.
B)
Increased calcium intake over time may have contributed to the problem.
C)
The client has possibly undergone damage as a result of calcification following cellular injury.
D)
The client has possibly exhibited phosphate retention leading to calcium deposits.
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Dystrophic calcification is a result of deposition of calcium following cellular injury, such as that which commonly occurs in heart valves. Answers A, B, and D all refer to the phenomena associated with metastatic calcification and the associated increases in serum calcium levels.
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