A patient has chronic pancreatitis and a serum amylase level of 180 units/L. The nurse should instruct the patient to follow which dietary plan?
1. Low residue, no alcohol
2. Low fat, no alcohol
3. Low fat, no fiber
4. Mechanical soft
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Rationale 1: A low-residue diet is prescribed for patients experiencing bowel disorders.
Rationale 2: The patient experiencing pancreatitis after the serum amylase level returns to normal levels should be instructed to consume a diet low in fat with no alcohol.
Rationale 3: Almost all patients should consume a low-fat diet, but most patients need increased fiber.
Rationale 4: A mechanical soft diet is reserved for the patient who needs to conserve energy or has a mouth or dentition disorder.
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