A Patient Who Is Undergoing a Diagnostic Work-Up for Possible

question 205

Multiple Choice

A patient who is undergoing a diagnostic work-up for possible lactose intolerance has an order for a lactose-tolerance test.To begin the test, the nurse should:

• A)Administer 50 g of lactose dissolved in a small amount of water.
• B)Collect a stool specimen after the patient eats a meal with dairy products.
• C)Instruct the patient to drink an 8-ounce glass of whole milk.
• D)Inject 10 mL of 10% lactose solution intravenously.

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