Vitamin D may be added and phosphorus limited in a renal client's diet in order to prevent _____ (softening of the bones due to excessive loss of calcium).

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Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium in the body, and a deficiency can lead to osteomalacia, which is the softening of bones due to insufficient calcium. However, because of the renal client's condition, phosphorus needs to be limited in their diet because excessive phosphorus can lead to the leaching of calcium from the bones and exacerbate osteomalacia. Osteoporosis is a condition where the bone density decreases, but it is not directly related to the issue at hand. Gynecomastia is the development of breast tissue in males and has no relation to this question. Periodontal disease is a condition affecting the gums and teeth and is unrelated to bone health.

Vitamin D May Be Added and Phosphorus Limited in a Renal