During a conversation with the nurse, a patient comments that he rarely goes outside when the sun is shining because he is afraid of developing skin cancer. Which health problem is this patient at risk for developing?

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The patient is at risk for developing vitamin D deficiency because the body can only produce vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight. By avoiding the sun, the patient is limiting their ability to produce vitamin D which can lead to deficiency. Hypercholesterolemia, hypokalemia, and hypernatremia are not related to sun exposure.

During a Conversation with the Nurse, a Patient Comments That