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 A

Explanation

A. Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or movement when stationary and is often associated with inner ear problems.
B. Seizure activity involves abnormal electrical activity in the brain and might present with various symptoms but not necessarily the feeling of spinning.
C. Dizziness is a more general term that can include feelings of light-headedness or unsteadiness without a specific spinning sensation.
D. Syncope refers to fainting or loss of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain, not the sensation of spinning.

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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