The nursing student is caring for a pt with chronic pancreatitis who is receiving pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Which statement by the student indicates the need for further study concerning this therapy?
a. The enzymes will be administered with meals
b. the pt will take the drugs with a glass of water
c. If the pt has difficulty swallowing the enzyme preparation, i will crush it and mix it with foods
d. The effectiveness of pancreatic enzyme treatment is monitored by the frequency and fat content of stools
Answer: c. If the pt has difficulty swallowing the enzyme preparation, i will crush it and mix it with foods
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