The nurse is educating a client about the importance of calcium and vitamin D. Why are these items important for bone health?
1. They allow for normal blood coagulation.
2. They allow for neurotransmitter release.
3. They provide stability to the skeletal system.
4. They are important for seizure prevention.
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Rationale 1: Calcium, but not vitamin D, is important for normal blood coagulation.
Rationale 2: Calcium, but not vitamin D, is important for neurotransmitter release.
Rationale 3: Calcium and vitamin D both must be available at sufficient levels to provide stability to the skeletal system.
Rationale 4: Calcium, but not vitamin D, is important for seizure prevention.
Global Rationale: Calcium and vitamin D both must be available at sufficient levels to provide stability to the skeletal system. Calcium, but not vitamin D, is important for normal blood coagulation, neurotransmitter release, and seizure prevention.
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