Celiac disease presents many challenges for a family. What should the nurse emphasize when educating the parents of a newly diagnosed child?
1. Ice cream is a "safe" dessert on a gluten-free diet.
2. The child's weight and height should reach normal levels in about 1 year.
3. Processed foods are usually gluten-free.
4. Insurance pays only a small amount of the cost of celiac diets.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Ice cream and many processed foods contain gluten. Payment by insurance is dependent on the plan the family has. Once on a gluten-free diet, the child's height and weight will reach normal range in about 1 year.
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