When a Patient Asks What Role the Kidneys Play in Vitamin

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a patient asks what role the kidneys play in vitamin D function,how should the nurse reply?

• A) Synthesizes vitamin D from cholesterol
• B) Activates intestinally absorbed vitamin D
• C) Metabolizes and breaks down vitamin D
• D) Excretes excess vitamin D

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