The nurse is teaching the parents of a newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis client how to administer the pancreatic enzymes. The nurse will advise the parents to administer the enzymes:
1. b.i.d.
2. With meals and large snacks.
3. Every 6 hours around the clock.
4. q.i.d.
2
Rationale:
1. Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks. A scheduled time would not be appropriate because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
2. Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks. A scheduled time would not be appropriate because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
3. Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks. A scheduled time would not be appropriate because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
4. Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks. A scheduled time would not be appropriate because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
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