title: Lactose intolerance: a nursing perspective.
abstract: Deficiency of intestinal lactase, the enzyme required for lactose digestion, can result in symptoms of gastrointestinal malabsorption, or lactose intolerance. The knowledge needed for accurate nursing assessment, diagnostic procedural care, teaching, and referral of affected patients is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: University of Central Missouri, North Kansas City, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Marchiondo