A nurse is caring for a child with rickets.
Which dietary intervention should the nurse anticipate in the client's plan of care?
A nurse is caring for a child with rickets.
Which dietary intervention should the nurse anticipate in the client's plan of care?
A. Increasing dietary intake of vitamin D-rich foods.
[73%]
B. Limiting dietary intake of calcium-rich foods.
[5%]
C. Encouraging consumption of foods rich in phosphorus.
[6%]
D. Promoting a high-protein diet.
[15%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Physiological Adaptation
Related Topic
Illness Management
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Rickets is primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Therefore, increasing dietary intake of vitamin D-rich foods or providing vitamin D supplementation is the primary intervention in the management of rickets.
Choice B is incorrect. Limiting dietary intake of calcium-rich foods is not appropriate in the management of rickets. Calcium is essential for bone health and mineralization, and a deficiency of calcium can exacerbate skeletal deformities associated with rickets.
Choice C is incorrect. Encouraging the consumption of phosphorus would not be helpful for individuals with rickets. The individual with rickets should be encouraged to consume foods rich in Vitamin D.
Choice D is incorrect. While protein is important for overall nutrition, promoting a high-protein diet is not a specific intervention for the management of rickets.
Additional Info
✓ Rickets is a childhood disorder characterized by impaired bone development, primarily due to vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus deficiency.
✓ Vitamin D plays a crucial role in regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body, which are essential for bone mineralization and growth.
✓ When there is a deficiency in vitamin D or inadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus, the bones become weak, soft, and prone to deformities.
