What is the major focus of the therapeutic management for a child with lactose intolerance?
a. Compliance with the medication regimen.
b. Providing emotional support to family members.
c. Teaching dietary modifications.
d. Administration of daily normal saline enemas.
C
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A Medications are not typically ordered in the management of lactose intolerance.
B Providing emotional support to family members is not specific to this medical
condition.
C Simple dietary modifications are effective in management of lactose intolerance.
Symptoms of lactose intolerance are usually relieved after instituting a
lactose-free diet.
D Diarrhea is a manifestation of lactose intolerance. Enemas are contraindicated for
this alteration in bowel elimination.
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