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. A peritoneal friction rub is a grating sound caused by inflamed surfaces of the peritoneum rubbing together.
B. Borborygmi refers to loud, gurgling bowel sounds often heard with increased intestinal motility.
C. Hypoactive bowel sounds are abnormally decreased or absent bowel sounds.
D. Borborygmi describes the normal sounds made by the movement of gas and fluid in the intestines.

A. Vertebral column B. Intervertebral disks C. Vertebral foramen D. Nucleus pulposus

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The vertebral column refers to the series of vertebrae forming the backbone, not specifically the shock absorbers.
B. Intervertebral disks are the fibrocartilage pads between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing movement and cushioning the spine.
C. The vertebral foramen is the opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.
D. The nucleus pulposus is the gel-like inner core of the intervertebral disk, contributing to its flexibility and shock-absorbing properties.

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