Which Statement Made by a Lactating Woman Would Lead the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a lactating woman would lead the nurse to believe that the woman might have lactose intolerance?

• A) "I always have heartburn after I drink milk."
• B) "If I drink more than a cup of milk, I usually have abdominal cramps and bloating."
• C) "Drinking milk usually makes me break out in hives."
• D) "Sometimes I notice that I have bad breath after I drink a cup of milk."

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