During an assessment, a patient tells the nurse that she is lactose intolerant. The nurse realizes that this food intolerance is common within which of the following cultural groups?

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Lactose intolerance is more prevalent in Mexican Americans compared to other cultural groups. This is due to the genetic adaptation to a diet that traditionally did not include a lot of dairy products.

During an Assessment, a Patient Tells the Nurse That She