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, which is beneficial for a client with pancreatitis.
• Option B: Easy - to - digest foods with limited spice are appropriate as spicy and hard - to - digest foods can irritate the digestive system and exacerbate pancreatic inflammation.
• Option C: Skim milk is a low - fat option. Since the pancreas has difficulty digesting fats in pancreatitis, using skim milk (low - fat) is a good choice.
• Option D: Regular cola contains high amounts of sugar and may have carbonation. High - sugar and carbonated drinks are not ideal for a client with pancreatitis as they can cause digestive discomfort.
• Option E: Alcohol is a major cause of pancreatitis. Clients with pancreatitis should avoid alcohol completely, not 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."