A Child Has Rickets and Is Being Treated at the Clinic

question 14

Multiple Choice

A child has rickets and is being treated at the clinic. In addition to taking vitamin D as prescribed, what is the best information the nurse can provide?

• A) Avoid dairy products while taking vitamin D.
• B) Be sure to take brand name, not generic, vitamin D.
• C) Spend at least 20 minutes/day in the sunlight.
• D) Take your vitamin D on an empty stomach.

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