Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
At a follow-up appointment after being hospitalized, an adolescent with a history of cystic fibrosis (CF) describes his stools to the nurse. Which of the following descriptions should the nurse interpret as indicative of continued problems with malabsorption?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Large, foul-smelling stools indicate malabsorption in cystic fibrosis, suggesting inadequate pancreatic enzyme replacement or ongoing pancreatic insufficiency.