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.
Because  Carlota  has  peanut and tree nut allergy ,  she should always _____.

• A) wear a medical ID bracelet (only)
• B) have her  doctor's  contact information with her (only)
• C) carry an EpiPen (only)
• D) wear a medical ID bracelet and have her  doctor's  contact information with her
• E) wear a medical ID bracelet and carry an EpiPen

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