title: Evaluation and treatment of vitamin D deficiency.
abstract: Although evidence is inconsistent regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the causality of many chronic disease processes, the functions of vitamin D impact more than just bone health. By understanding basic vitamin D concepts and varied recommendations, nurse practitioners can provide safe, individualized, effective evaluation and treatment of each patient's vitamin D status to promote positive health outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Andrea Collins is a practicing family NP and assistant professor at Samford University, Birmingham, Ala.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D001842:Bone and Bones; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D014807:Vitamin D; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D014807:Vitamin D