Celiac And Low Gluten Diet Flashcards
1
Q
The client with Celiacs cannot tolerate ____.
A
Gluten, is a protein
2
Q
What does gluten do to the intestines of the client with celiacs disease?
A
It destroys the lining of the intestine
3
Q
The stools of a client with Celiacs disease are_____,_____,and______,_____.
A
Large
Greasy
Foul smelling
4
Q
Clients with Celiacs disease do not absorb what mineral?
A
Iron
5
Q
Clients with Celiacs disease do not absorb fats; therefore they don’t absorb___ ____ ___.
A
Fat soluble vitamins: A D K E
6
Q
Malabsorption of which vitamin leads to bleeding disorder?
A
Vitamin K, do not mix with potassium
7
Q
What will the abdomen of clients with Celiacs disease look like?
A
Distended with flatus
8
Q
What is the #1 treatment of Celiacs disease?
A
Gluten free diet
9
Q
Gluten free diet
A
Veggies Fruits Grains, only rice and corn Milk Meats, but watch for breaded meat, hot dogs, lunch meats-may have Grain, not allowed Eggs No commercial ice cream or pudding No creamed soups
10
Q
Celiac’s disease is a _________ disease.
A
Malabsorption
