A Patient Who Is Undergoing a Diagnostic Work-Up for Possible

A patient who is undergoing a diagnostic work-up for possible lactose intolerance has an order for a lactose-tolerance test.To begin the test, the nurse should:

A) Administer 50 g of lactose dissolved in a small amount of water.
B) Collect a stool specimen after the patient eats a meal with dairy products.
C) Instruct the patient to drink an 8-ounce glass of whole milk.
D) Inject 10 mL of 10% lactose solution intravenously.

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