The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis whose body does not produce pancreatic enzymes appropriately which results in what?
A) Secretion of insulin
B) Maintenance of serum glucose levels
C) Digestion of carbohydrates
D) Regulation of glucose metabolism
C
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The absence of the pancreatic enzymes results in inadequate digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The pancreas also secretes insulin and glucagon, hormones that regulate glucose metabolism and regulate blood sugar levels but this is not related to enzymes but rather to hormone secretion.
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What will be an ideal response?