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).
2
Rationale:
1. A scheduled time would not be appropriate, because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
2. Pancreatic enzymes are administered with meals and large snacks.
3. A scheduled time would not be appropriate, because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
4. A scheduled time would not be appropriate, because the enzymes are used to assist in digestion of nutrients.
Implementation
Physiological Integrity
Application
Learning Outcome 25.6 Synthesize information and develop a home nursing care plan in partnership with the family for the child with a chronic respiratory condition.
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