Question

a nurse is completing nutrition teaching for a client who has pancreatitis. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? select all that apply.
a \i plan to eat small, frequent meals.\
b \i will eat easy - to - digest foods with limited spice.\
c \i will use skim milk when cooking.\
d \i plan to drink regular cola.\
e \i will limit alcohol intake to two drinks per day.\

Explanation:

• Option A: Eating small, frequent meals helps reduce the workload on the pancreas and is beneficial for pancreatitis patients.
• Option B: Easy - to - digest foods with limited spice are good as spicy and hard - to - digest foods can irritate the pancreas.
• Option C: Skim milk is low in fat. High - fat foods can exacerbate pancreatitis, so using skim milk is a correct choice.
• Option D: Regular cola contains caffeine and other substances that may not be good for pancreatitis. It is better to avoid such beverages.
• Option E: Alcohol is a major cause of pancreatitis. Patients with pancreatitis should avoid alcohol completely, not just limit it to two drinks per day.

Answer:

A. “I plan to eat small, frequent meals.”, B. “I will eat easy - to - digest foods with limited spice.”, C. “I will use skim milk when cooking.”