A Patient Is Suspected of Having Sprue

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is suspected of having sprue. Which instruction should the nurse provide this patient about diet?

• A) Avoid all milk products.
• B) A vegetarian diet is the best treatment for this condition.
• C) Gluten products must be eliminated from the diet.
• D) All whey products must be eliminated from the diet.

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