What is the major focus of the therapeutic management for a child with lactose intolerance?
a. Compliance with the medication regimen
b. Providing emotional support to family members
c. Teaching dietary modifications
d. Administration of daily normal saline enemas
ANS: C
Simple dietary modifications are effective in the management of lactose intolerance. Symptoms of lactose intolerance are usually relieved after instituting a lactose-free diet. Medications are not typically ordered in the management of lactose intolerance. Providing emotional support to family members is not specific to this medical condition. Diarrhea is a manifestation of lactose intolerance. Enemas are contraindicated for this alteration in bowel elimination.
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