Carlota Is a 35-Year-Old Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Celiac

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Carlota is a 35-year-old who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease.She also has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts.She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet,but she is concerned that she will have a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease.In addition to these dietary concerns,she has recently noticed that when she eats ice cream or cottage cheese she experiences terrible abdominal pain,bloating,and flatulence.She has made an appointment with her health care provider to determine the type of problem with which she is dealing.
-Carlota most likely experienced _____ before she modified her diet to treat her celiac disease.

• A)nausea and vomiting
• B)a rapid heart rate,night sweats,and flushing
• C)weight gain,bloating,and frequent urination
• D)diarrhea,weight loss,cramps,fatigue,and anemia
• E)numbness in the arms,legs,or fingers

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