The child with lactose intolerance is most at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
a. Hyperkalemia
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypocalcemia
D
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A The child with lactose intolerance is not at risk for hyperkalemia.
B Lactose intolerance does not affect glucose metabolism.
C Hyperglycemia does not result from ingestion of a lactose-free diet.
D The child between 1 and 10 years requires a minimum of 800 mg of calcium
daily. Because high-calcium dairy products containing lactose are restricted from
the child's diet, alternative sources such as egg yolk, green leafy vegetables,
dried beans, and cauliflower must be provided to prevent hypocalcemia.
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