NCLEX-PN

Category - Basic Care

A 2-year-old boy is admitted to the facility due to watery stools and abdominal pain. The child is diagnosed with celiac disease. The nurse expects the physician to order which therapeutic diet?
  1. Lactose-free diet
  2. Gluten-free diet
  3. High-fiber diet
  4. Low-residue diet
Explanation
Answer: B - A client with celiac disease cannot tolerate foods that contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and oats. The other options are not correct.
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