Case Study Questions ​

question 66

Multiple Choice

Case Study Questions ​
Use the following case study to answer questions.
Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances, such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence, several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.
-If Kati does not eliminate gluten from her diet, she could likely experience all of these conditions EXCEPT:

• A)anemia.
• B)infertility.
• C)bone disorders.
• D)hypertension.
• E)muscle wasting.

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