The nurse is teaching the parents of a newly diagnosed cystic fibrosis patient how to administer the pancreatic enzymes. The nurse will advise the parents to administer the enzymes
1. b.i.d.(twice daily).
2. with meals and snacks.
3. every six hours around the clock.
4. q.i.d.(four times daily).
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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