The history of your patient lists osteomalacia. You understand that your patient has:
A) excessive calcium.
B) deficiency of calcium.
C) hardening of bones.
D) softening of bones.

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Osteomalacia is a condition where bones become soft and weak due to a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium, leading to inadequate mineralization of bone matrix. Therefore, the best choice is D - softening of bones.

The History of Your Patient Lists Osteomalacia