Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse instructing a client with chronic pancreatitis about measures to prevent its exacerbation should provide which information? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C,D,E
Rationale
Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive, destructive disease of the pancreas, characterized by remissions and exacerbations (recurrence). Measures to prevent an exacerbation include eating bland, low-fat, high-protein, moderate-carbohydrate meals; avoiding alcohol ingestion, nicotine, and caffeinated beverages; eating small meals and snacks high in calories; and avoiding gastric stimulants such as spices.