The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Which food choice indicates appropriate understanding of the material presented?
1. Pizza with milk
2. Spaghetti and meat sauce with juice
3. Hot dog on a bun with a shake
4. Fruit plate with Gatorade
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: A child with celiac disease needs a gluten-free diet. Included on the list are fruits, meats, rice, and vegetables, including corn. Excluded are bread, cake, doughnuts, cookies, crackers, and many processed foods that may contain hidden gluten. Therefore, the child would be allowed to have the fruit plate with Gatorade.
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