The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with osteomalacia. The nurse is correct in characterizing osteomalacia asA. bone softening from insufficient levels of vitamin D.B. invasion of bacteria into the bone.C. decreased bone mass caused by a deficiency of calcium.D. a bone fracture caused by minimal trauma.

Osteomalacia…….Question 28Select one:a.usually occurs as a result of bone formation being greater than bone resorption.b.is largely due to defects in Vitamin D metabolism and maintenance of normal calcium levels.c.results in strong bones that rarely fracture.d.is characterised by increased bone growth and mineralisation.e.in most cases is due to immobilization.

________ is a condition associated with vitamin D deficiency in adults that is characterized by softening of the bones.Multiple ChoiceOsteomalaciaMelaninRicketsOsteoporosis

People with what condition go through episodes of “frenzied” bone resorption and bone growth?Group of answer choicesRicketsOsteomalaciaOsteoporosisPaget disease

Q.5 Osteoporosis is deficiency symptom of :1 pointFatProtenisVitamins and mineralsBoth (a) and (b)

The nurse should monitor for clinical manifestations of hypophosphatemia in which of the following clients? A. A client with osteoporosis taking vitamin D and calcium supplements B. A client who is alcoholic receiving total parenteral nutrition C. A client with chronic renal failure awaiting the first dialysis run D. A client with hypoparathyroidism secondary to thyroid surgery