When developing a nursing care plan for a child with cystic fibrosis, which problem should be addressed?
A) Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins
B) Malabsorption of proteins
C) Malabsorption of water-soluble vitamins
D) Malabsorption of carbohydrates
A) Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Explanation: A) When pancreatic ducts are completely blocked, pancreatic cells that produced digestive enzymes atrophy; over time, bile ducts become blocked. The result is severe malabsorption, especially of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
B) When pancreatic ducts are completely blocked, pancreatic cells that produced digestive enzymes atrophy; over time, bile ducts become blocked. The result is severe malabsorption, especially of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
C) When pancreatic ducts are completely blocked, pancreatic cells that produced digestive enzymes atrophy; over time, bile ducts become blocked. The result is severe malabsorption, especially of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
D) When pancreatic ducts are completely blocked, pancreatic cells that produced digestive enzymes atrophy; over time, bile ducts become blocked. The result is severe malabsorption, especially of fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
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