Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a school-age child who has laboratory results that reveal the presence of anti-gliadin and anti-endomysial immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin A antibodies. The nurse should identify with the parent and child which food to avoid after discharge to home?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Anti-gliadin and anti-endomysial antibodies indicate gluten sensitivity, likely celiac disease, so wheat bread, containing gluten, must be avoided.