A 42-year-old patient recently developed abdominal distention, weight loss, steatorrhea, and flatulence. A diagnosis of adult celiac disease is made, and treatment is initiated. The nurse determines that teaching about the treatment of the disease has been effective when the patient says,
A) "I must take folic acid for the rest of my life."
B) "I will avoid dietary wheat, rye, barley, and oats."
C) "I will be sure to take all of the ordered antibiotics."
D) "I should eat only very low-fat or fat-free foods."
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