A six-year-old child presents to a primary care appointment with curved tibias and fibulas, protruding forehead, pigeon chest, and protruding abdomen. Which vitamin deficiency does the nurse immediately suspect?

Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency in children can cause rickets, which presents primarily with a bowing of the legs. Other skeletal and physical abnormalities can be observed such as a protruding forehead, pigeon chest, and protruding abdomen. Vitamin A deficiency first causes vision problems. Deficiencies of B vitamins cause neurological symptoms, among others. Vitamin C deficiency primarily affects the skin, hair, and gums.

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Topics: Development Disease Prevention Health Promotion Musculoskeletal Pediatrics Routes of Administration

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