A patient has complained several times of minor gastrointestinal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea after meals. A nurse identifies that this is most likely caused by
1. Anaphylaxis.
2. Food intolerance.
3. A food allergy.
4. Food poisoning.
ANS: 2
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