Which is the most appropriate nursing action when planning care for a child with cystic fibrosis?
a. Provide chest physiotherapy before meals every day.
b. Assess weight monthly.
c. Administer pancrease with protein food at mealtime.
d. Ensure high-protein, high-calorie diet.
ANS: D
The maintenance of adequate nutrition is essential. The diet is high in protein and calories. Chest physiotherapy should be done between meals. Pancreatic enzyme powder should be given with applesauce or other nonstarch, nonfat, nonprotein food. Children with cystic fibrosis should be weighed daily.
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