Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
The nurse evaluates that pancrelipase is having the optimal intended benefit for the client with CF. Which assessment finding prompted the nurse's conclusion?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A: Weight gain, not weight loss, is an intended effect. B: Pancrelipase is not used to treat abdominal heartburn. C: Pancrelipase reduces the amount of fatty stools (steatorrhea). D: Pancrelipase (Pancreaze) is a pancreatic enzyme used in clients with deficient exocrine pancreatic secretions, CF, chronic pancreatitis, or steatorrhea from malabsorption syndrome. Because it aids digestion, the nutritional status should be improved.