TOPIC: RANDOM MIX
In an adult patient presenting with severe nutritional osteomalacia, which of the following laboratory profiles is most characteristic prior to the initiation of definitive treatment?
A
Normal calcium, elevated phosphate, normal alkaline phosphatase
B
Elevated calcium, decreased phosphate, elevated alkaline phosphatase
C
Decreased or low-normal calcium, decreased phosphate, elevated alkaline phosphatase, elevated PTH
D
Normal calcium, normal phosphate, significantly elevated alkaline phosphatase