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A 38 year old female patient with a history of corticosteroid use for her autoimmune disorder, presents to the office with a cc of hip pain following a slip and fall the previous week. Examination reveals edema and hematoma in the right lateral femoral region with pain with palpation and manipulation. The doctor orders radiographic testing of the region and blood work.
The blood work comes back with the following results:

Chloride: 100 mEq/L
Potassium: 4.6 mEq/L
Sodium: 138 mEq/L
Calcium: 7.2 mg/dl
Magnesium: 1.9 mg/dl
Phosphorus: 3.0 mg/dl

Blood results also reported very low levels of Vitamin D. The radiograph reported decreased bone density in the imaged femur and ilium. There was no evidence of fracture. The doctor diagnosed this patient with contusion of the gluteal region and osteopenia.

Based on the information provide above in Scenario 1 -
What is this patient’s lab results is consistent with the development of osteopenia?

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