The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with gluten enteropathy (celiac disease). What should the nurse recommend be eliminated from the diet of the patient?
a. Red meats
b. Milk and milk products
c. Fresh fruits and vegetables
d. Wheat, rye, oats, and barley
ANS: D
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, oats, and rye. In celiac disease, a high-calorie, high-protein, gluten-free diet is ordered to relieve symptoms and improve nutritional status. A. B. C. Gluten is not found in red meat, milk, milk products, or fresh fruits and vegetables.
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