A nurse is providing information on the medication Pancrease (lipase, protease, amylase) to a patient diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which important instruction should the nurse be sure to in-clude?
a. Taken before meals
b. Sprinkled on warm food
c. Mixed with juice
d. Taken 1 hour after eating
C
Pancreatic enzyme medication takes the place of enzymes missing from the damaged pancreas. The drug should be mixed with juice or applesauce or sprinkled on cold food, but it should not be chewed because it will irritate the mouth and lips.
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