Mr. Williams, a 62-year-old patient, presents for a physical examination. You suspect a vitamin D deficiency. Which of the following assessment findings might lead the examiner to suspect vitamin D deficiency?
A) Spinal curvature and bowed legs
B) Night blindness and dry eyes
C) Neuropathy and seizures
D) Nausea and insomnia

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Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets, a disease manifested by spinal curvature and bowed legs. Night blindness and dry eyes result from vitamin A deficiency. Neuropathy and convulsions result from vitamin B₆ deficiency. Nausea and insomnia result from a biotin deficiency.

Mr Williams, a 62-Year-Old Patient, Presents for a Physical Examination