A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis. In order to enhance the child's nutritional status, what intervention should most likely be included in the plan of care?
A) Pancreatic enzyme supplementation with meals
B) Provision of five to six small meals per day rather than three larger meals
C) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
D) Magnesium, thiamine, and iron supplementation
Ans: A
Feedback:
Nearly 90% of patients with CF have pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and require oral pancreatic enzyme supplementation with meals. Frequent, small meals or TPN are not normally indicated. Vitamin supplements are required, but specific replacement of magnesium, thiamine, and iron is not typical.
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