What causes secondary lactase deficiency? Do dairy products have ...

[Themember4]

What causes secondary lactase deficiency? Do dairy products have to be completely avoided?

Question 2

A patient is discouraged by the dietary restrictions for her low-sodium diet. The most appropriate response from the nurse is to:
 
 a. emphasize foods the patient can eat.
  b. agree that the diet is unpalatable.
  c. allow the family to bring food to the patient.
  d. explain why the diet is necessary.

[aidanmbrowne]

Answer to Question 1

Secondary lactase deficiency can be caused by injury to the small bowel, such as from an acute infection. The underlying condition should be treated, and often the elimination of lactose from the diet is not necessary at all, but milk products should definitely be resumed once the underlying condition has resolved. The concern with both primary and secondary lactase deficiency is to avoid the total elimination of dairy products from the diet when it may not be necessary, as these foods are important sources of calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients.

Answer to Question 2

a

[Themember4]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[aidanmbrowne]

Great! Please up vote