A client has been prescribed a lactose-restricted diet by the physician. Based on this dietary order, for what should the nurse assess the client after ingesting lactose?
A) Nausea
B) Irritation
C) Dizziness
D) Cramping
D
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The nurse should assess the client with a lactose-restricted diet for cramping after ingesting lactose. The nurse need not assess for nausea, irritation, or dizziness because these are not caused by ingesting lactose.
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