Author Question: The nurse reminds the male patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant ... (Read 82 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse reminds the male patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea, if he will avoid certain foods. What product should the patient be instructed to avoid?

a. Soy beans
b. Rice
c. Milk
d. High fiber

Question 2

The patient who had a gastrostomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome. What can the nurse recommend to this patient to decrease this problem?

a. Eat small, frequent meals
b. Include more fiber in meals
c. Increase seasoning on food
d. Limit intake to semi-liquids

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Lactose intolerance occurs as a result of a lack of lactase that makes it impossible to break down milk sugar.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The symptoms of dumping syndrome can be reduced by consuming small frequent meals of mildly seasoned food; extra fiber is not essential.