A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a preschool-age child who has celiac disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse Include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "Your child will need to follow a low-protein diet temporarily." Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet, not a low-protein diet. Protein intake is not typically restricted in celiac disease unless there are specific renal issues.B. "You should place your child on a high-fiber diet when she has an exacerbation." High-fiber diets are not specific to managing celiac disease exacerbations. The focus should be on a gluten-free diet to avoid triggering symptoms.C. "You should replace white flour with wheat flour when preparing meals for your child." This advice is incorrect as both white flour and wheat flour contain gluten. The child should avoid all gluten-containing products, including wheat flour.D. "Your child will be on a gluten-free diet for the rest of her life." Correct. Celiac disease is a lifelong condition that requires a strict gluten-free diet to prevent symptoms and long-term complications.