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Osteomalacia 
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Clinical Manifestations
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Widespread bone pain, especially in the hips
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Nursing Care Plan
Nursing Intervention
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Encourage use of walking sticks, crutches and canes for ambulation
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Anorexia, nausea/vomiting, frequent urination, muscle weakness and constipation
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Nursing diagnosis
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Impaired self-concept related to feet swelling, gait and spinal deformity.
Diagnostic Tests
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Blood tests to check the vitamin D, creatinine, calcium and phosphate levels
Pathophysiology
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Deformation of long bones, spine, pelvis and skull results
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References
Canestar, n.d, OSTEOMALACIA - Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Diagnostic Evaluations, Medical Management and Nursing Management, viewed: 27 November 2020, accessed online from: https://www.canestar.com/osteomalacia-.html
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Pharmacological therapy
Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus supplements P.O
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