The nurse is contributing to the plan of care of a patient with gluten enteropathy (celiac disease). Which of the following should the nurse recommend be eliminated from the diet of the patient?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gluten enteropathy (celiac disease) is a condition that causes damage to the small intestine when gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, oats, and barley, is consumed. Therefore, the nurse should recommend the elimination of foods containing these grains from the patient's diet. Milk and milk products, fresh fruits and vegetables, and red meats do not contain gluten and do not need to be eliminated.

The Nurse Is Contributing to the Plan of Care of a Patient