The nurse reminds the male patient with lactose intolerance that he can avoid the unpleasant symptoms of nausea, bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea, if he will avoid certain foods. What product should the patient be instructed to avoid?
a. Soy beans
b. Rice
c. Milk
d. High fiber
ANS: C
Lactose intolerance occurs as a result of a lack of lactase that makes it impossible to break down milk sugar.
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