A patient undergoes bariatric surgery, reducing nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Which risk increases as mineral absorption declines, particularly for calcium and vitamin D?

💡 Explanation

Osteomalacia risk increases due to reduced calcium and vitamin D absorption impairing bone mineralization. Reduced absorption leads to decreased deposition of minerals in the bone matrix via impaired mineralization, causing weaker bones, therefore osteomalacia becomes more likely, rather than kidney stone reduction or vascular calcification.

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