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 C

Explanation

A. The sigmoid is a part of the large intestine located in the left lower quadrant, so tenderness in the right lower quadrant is unlikely to be related to the sigmoid.
B. The liver is situated higher in the abdomen, typically more towards the right upper quadrant, and its tenderness wouldn't manifest in the right lower quadrant.
C. Tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis, suggesting inflammation of the appendix.
D. The gallbladder is positioned closer to the liver, in the right upper quadrant, and wouldn't typically cause tenderness in the right lower quadrant.

A. Flexion B. Extension C. Abduction D. Adduction

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Flexion refers to bending a joint, usually decreasing the angle between two body parts.
B. Extension refers to straightening or increasing the angle between two body parts.
C. Abduction involves moving a body part away from the midline or center of the body.
D. Adduction involves moving a body part toward the midline or center of the body.

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