What goal has the highest priority for a child with malabsorption associated with lactose intolerance?
A) The child will experience no abdominal spasms.
B) The child will not experience constipation associated with malabsorption syndrome.
C) The child will not experience diarrhea associated with malabsorption syndrome.
D) The child will receive adequate nutrition as evidenced by a weight gain of 1 kg/day.

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The highest priority for a child with malabsorption associated with lactose intolerance is to manage the diarrhea associated with malabsorption syndrome. This is because diarrhea can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and potential malnutrition. Although the other options are important, they do not take priority over the need to manage diarrhea.

What Goal Has the Highest Priority for a Child with Malabsorption