Pancreatic enzymes are administered to the child with cystic fibrosis. Nursing considerations should include:
a. Do not administer pancreatic enzymes if the child is receiving antibiotics.
b. Decrease dose of pancreatic enzymes if the child is having frequent, bulky stools.
c. Administer pancreatic enzymes between meals if at all possible.
d. Pancreatic enzymes can be swallowed whole or sprinkled on a small amount of food taken at the beginning of a meal.
ANS: D
Enzymes may be administered in a small amount of cereal or fruit or swallowed whole at the beginning of a meal, not between meals. Pancreatic enzymes are not contraindicated with antibiotics. The dose of enzymes should be increased if the child is having frequent, bulky stools.
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