This page discusses osteomalacia and rickets, both caused by severe vitamin D deficiency. Osteomalacia leads to weak bones and fractures, particularly in adults with limited sun exposure, while ricket...This page discusses osteomalacia and rickets, both caused by severe vitamin D deficiency. Osteomalacia leads to weak bones and fractures, particularly in adults with limited sun exposure, while rickets affects infants and children, causing bone deformities. Nutritional rickets can also arise in older children due to inadequate calcium intake. Treatment with vitamin D supplements is effective for both conditions, and supplementation is advised for infants to prevent deficiencies.
This section provides an overview of osteoporosis and osteopenia, focusing on pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations. It discusses the diagnostic process and highlights the role of ...This section provides an overview of osteoporosis and osteopenia, focusing on pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentations. It discusses the diagnostic process and highlights the role of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) as a key diagnostic tool. The nursing care strategies for managing these conditions include recognizing risk factors, promoting patient independence, and encouraging lifestyle changes.
