Which statement, if made by parents of a child with cystic fibrosis, indicates that they understood the nurse's teaching on pancreatic enzyme replacement?
a. "Enzymes will improve my child's breathing."
b. "I should give the enzymes 1 hour after meals."
c. "Enzymes should be given with meals and snacks."
d. "The enzymes are stopped if my child begins wheezing."
C
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A Pancreatic enzymes do not affect the respiratory system.
B Pancreatic enzymes are taken within 30 minutes of eating all meals and snacks.
Giving the medication 1 hour after meals is inappropriate and ineffective for
absorption of nutrients.
C Children with cystic fibrosis need to take enzymes with food for adequate
absorption of nutrients.
D Wheezing is not a reason to stop taking enzyme replacements.
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