The nurse is caring for clients in a major urban community health clinic. For which cultural groups should the nurse make assessing for lactose intolerance a priority? Select all that apply
1. Asians
2. Mediterranean descent
3. American Indians
4. African Americans
5. Mexican Americans
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Lactose intolerance is common in Asians.
2. People of Mediterranean descent are not identified as having lactose intolerance.
3. Lactose intolerance is common in American Indians.
4. Lactose intolerance is common in African Americans.
5. Lactose intolerance is common in Mexican Americans.
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