Question

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.

Explanation:

• Option A: Pancreatic enzyme supplements like pancrelipase should not be chewed as it can irritate the oral mucosa. So, this option is incorrect.
• Option B: Offering a glass of water after administration helps in proper swallowing and is a correct nursing action.
• Option C: Pancrelipase should be administered with meals, not 30 minutes before. So, this option is incorrect.
• Option D: Sprinkling on peanut - butter (a high - fat food) is not the correct way. It should be taken with meals in general, not specifically on peanut - butter.

Answer:

B. Offer a glass of water following medication administration.