When steatorrhea associated with pancreatitis occurs, what intervention should follow?

A. administration of pancreatic digestive enzymes
B. early initiation (within 48 hours) of enteral nutrition
C. a low-carbohydrate nutrition prescription with modest protein
D. calcium supplements along with a multivitamin
E. fluid and sodium restriction


Answer: A

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