Which investigation best confirms Nutritional rickets?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Serum alkaline phosphatase with a wrist radiograph
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Nutritional rickets is: serum alkaline phosphatase with a wrist radiograph.
Answer
Serum alkaline phosphatase with a wrist radiograph.
Why not the others: 'Serum calcium alone': it may be normal. 'Skeletal survey for fractures alone': it looks for non-accidental injury. 'Thyroid function tests': they assess the thyroid.
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