A Client Is Diagnosed with Osteomalacia and Undergoes Therapy to Correct

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client is diagnosed with osteomalacia and undergoes therapy to correct the vitamin D deficiency and normalize phosphate levels. Which outcome indicates the successful completion of therapy?

• A)The client does not experience any cervical back pain.
• B)The client is able to walk up and down stairs comfortably.
• C)The client does not report any numbness in the lower extremities.
• D)The client reports normal bowel and bladder function.

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Definitions:

Butanal

An aldehyde with the formula C4H8O, characterized by a four-carbon chain terminated by a carbonyl group.

PCC

Pyridinium chlorochromate, a reagent used in organic chemistry for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones, maintaining the carbon skeleton.

LiCu

Lithium cuprate, a compound used in organic synthesis for coupling reactions.

Organic Product

The compound or compounds resulting from an organic reaction, often characterized by carbon-based structures.