A small child with cystic fibrosis cannot swallow pancreatic enzymes capsules. The nurse would teach parents to mix enzymes with which food?
a. Macaroni and cheese
b. Tapioca
c. Applesauce
d. Hot chocolate
C
Enzymes can be mixed with a small amount of nonprotein foods, such as applesauce. Macaroni and cheese and tapioca are not good choices because enzymes are inactivated by heat and starchy foods. Enzymes are less effective if mixed with foods that are hot, such as hot chocolate.
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