The complete question is as follows.
A nurse is discussing the role of vitamin D in calcium regulation with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “Adequate amounts of vitamin D occur naturally in the diet.”
B. “Vitamin D3 is preferred over vitamin D2.”
C. “Vitamin D can promote bone decalcification.”
D. “Vitamin D increases the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine.
Answer :
A. “Adequate amounts of vitamin D occur naturally in the diet.”
Explanation :
The right amount of vitamin D the body needs cannot be obtained from food.
There are two main ways to get vitamin D
1) Exposing bare skin to sunlight / Ultraviolet light.
2) Vitamin D supplements
Following are the foods that provide vitamin D :
Egg yolk
Fatty fish
Beef liver
Cheese.
Sunlight is the most important source of vitamin D. Spending more time in sunlight greatly increases vitamin D in body.
