About
Demineralization of the bone, causing spongy bones; rickets caused by poor vitamin D intake and/or absorption.
Assess
Dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D; activity patterns; exposure to sunlight; history of GI diseases causing malabsorption of Vitamin D and Calcium; Muscle weakness and bone pain; spontaneous fractures
Complications
Injury; fractures
Diagnosis
- Risk for injury related to softening of bone
- Imbalanced nutrition less than body requirements related to inadequate vitamin D and calcium in diet
Goals
- The client will remain free from injury.
- The client will verbalize interventions to increase vitamin D intake.
Interventions
- Assess for modifiable risk factors ( i.e. sedentary lifestyle, decreased dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D).
- Administer medications, as ordered by a physician ( vitamin D).
- Identify clients at increased risk for falls and institute safety precautions.
- Encourage clients to get five minutes of sun exposure each day to increase vitamin D absorption.
- Teach clients dietary strategies to improve vitamin D intake ( increased milk, eggs, chicken, and fortified products).
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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