You are the nurse caring for a child with celiac disease. Which food choices by the child's parent indicate understanding of teaching? Select all that apply
a. Oatmeal
b. Steamed rice
c. Corn on the cob
d. Baked chicken
e. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread
B, C, D
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Correct Rice is an appropriate choice because it does not contain gluten. Corn is
digestible because it does not contain gluten. Meats do not contain gluten
and can be included in the diet of a child with celiac disease.
Incorrect The child with celiac disease is unable to fully digest gluten, the protein
found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Oatmeal contains gluten and is not
an appropriate food selection. Wheat bread is not appropriate.
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