Maternity Nursing Q 4

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Discharge teaching for a child with celiac disease would include instructions about avoiding which of the following?

  

     A. Rice

     B. Milk

     C. Wheat

     D. Chicken

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Wheat

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Children with celiac disease cannot tolerate or digest gluten. Therefore, because of its gluten content, wheat and wheat-containing products must be avoided.

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Option A: Rice is one of the most popular gluten-free grains for people with celiac disease. Many gluten-free packaged goods are made with rice instead of wheat.

Option B: It’s also important to note that while milk is gluten-free, for those newly diagnosed with celiac disease, secondary lactose intolerance is common due to the loss of lactase, an enzyme that digests milk sugar along the lining of the small intestine.

Option D: There are many naturally gluten-free foods to enjoy on the celiac disease diet, including: Animal proteins: Beef, chicken, dairy products, eggs, game meat, lamb, pork, seafood, and turkey.

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