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 D

Explanation

A. Asymmetry of the scrotum is often normal; one side may hang lower than the other without indicating pathology.
B. Marked tenderness on palpation could suggest inflammation or infection but doesn’t necessarily indicate abnormality in all cases.
C. Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding; the testes should move easily within the scrotum.
D. The presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules could indicate an abnormal finding such as sebaceous cysts or other nodules that may require further evaluation.

A. African Americans B. Asian men C. Postmenopausal Caucasian women D. American Indians

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. African Americans typically have a higher bone density compared to Caucasians and tend to have a lower risk of osteoporosis.
B. Asian men also have a lower risk due to generally higher bone density than Caucasians.
C. Postmenopausal Caucasian women have a higher risk due to hormonal changes after menopause, leading to decreased bone density.
D. American Indians can have varying risks but are not typically considered a population with the highest risk for osteoporosis.

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