A nurse is assessing a client who has lactose intolerance. Which of the following will the nurse recognize as clinical findings associated with lactose intolerance? Select all that apply:

abdominal distention

visible peristalsis

hypoactive bowel sounds

occasional diarrhea

flatus

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A

A.   Abdominal distention can occur due to gas accumulation from undigested lactose.
B.   Visible peristalsis is not typically a specific clinical finding associated with lactose intolerance.
C.   Hypoactive bowel sounds are not commonly associated with lactose intolerance.
D.   Occasional diarrhea is a common symptom due to the inability to digest lactose properly.
E.   Flatus or excessive gas production is a common symptom due to the fermentation of undigested lactose by intestinal bacteria.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hyperalgesia refers to increased sensitivity to pain stimuli, not specifically related to the inability to feel vibrations.
B. Peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes, often leads to sensory deficits, especially in distal extremities like the toes and feet.
C. Hyperparalysis is not a recognized term in neurology.
D. A lesion of the sensory cortex would likely present with broader sensory deficits rather than a specific loss of vibration sensation in the distal lower extremities.

A. Interphalangeal B. Tibiotalar C. Metacarpophalangeal D. Tarsometatarsal

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Interphalangeal joints are the joints between the phalanges, since the client is unable to remove a ring, the most likely affected joint is the interphalangeal joint.
B. The Tibiotalar joint is the ankle joint.
C. Metacarpophalangeal joint refers to the joint between the metacarpal bones in the upper limbs and the phalanges.
D. Tarsometatarsal joints are the joints between the tarsal bones of the foot and metatarsal bones.

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