[Verified Answer]: A 68-year-old male patient with aortic…

A 68-year-old male patient with aortic stenosis secondary to calcification of the aortic valve is receiving care. Which statement best captures an aspect of this patient’s condition? Excess vitamin D may have been a contributor. Increased calcium intake over time may have contributed to the problem. The patient has possibly undergone damage as a result of calcification following cellular injury. The patient has possibly exhibited phosphate retention leading to calcium deposits.