When steatorrhea associated with pancreatitis occurs, what intervention should follow?

a. Administration of pancreatic digestive enzymes
b. Early initiation (within 48 hours) of enteral nutrition
c. A low-carbohydrate nutrition prescription with modest protein
d. Calcium supplements along with a multivitamin
e. Fluid and sodium restriction


a

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