164. A 2-year-old child with cystic fibrosis requires pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. What technical nursing instruction is critical for effective enzyme action?
A.
Administer on an empty stomach.
B.
Administer with all meals and snacks, mixed with acidic food, and do not crush enteric-coated beads.
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C.
Administer after meals.
D.
Take only when experiencing abdominal pain.
📖 Additional Information
Administer on an empty stomach.
Administer with all meals and snacks, mixed with acidic food, and do not crush enteric-coated beads.