a nurse is preparing to administer pancrelipase to a client who has pancreatitis. which of the following…

a nurse is preparing to administer pancrelipase to a client who has pancreatitis. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a instruct the client to chew the medication before swallowing. b offer a glass of water following medication administration. c administer the medication 30 min before meals. d sprinkle the contents on peanut butter.

a nurse is preparing to administer pancrelipase to a client who has pancreatitis. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a instruct the client to chew the medication before swallowing. b offer a glass of water following medication administration. c administer the medication 30 min before meals. d sprinkle the contents on peanut butter.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • Option A: Pancrelipase capsules should not be chewed as it can cause irritation to the oral mucosa. So, this option is incorrect.
  • Option B: Offering a glass of water after administering pancrelipase is a good practice as it helps in proper swallowing and also aids in the movement of the medication through the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Option C: Pancrelipase should be taken with meals, not 30 minutes before meals. Its purpose is to aid in the digestion of food during the meal. So, this option is incorrect.
  • Option D: Pancrelipase should not be sprinkled on peanut - butter (or any high - fat food). It should be taken with a meal, but the food should be a regular meal (not a high - fat spread like peanut butter which may not be part of a balanced meal for pancreatitis patients in some cases and also may not be the correct administration method).

Answer:

B. Offer a glass of water following medication administration.