The nurse is teaching the parents of a newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis patient how to administer the pancreatic enzymes. How often will the nurse teach the parents to administer the enzymes?
1. Two times per day
2. With meals and snacks
3. Every 6 hours around the clock
4. Four times per day
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks. A scheduled time would not be appropriate because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
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