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.
• Option B: Easy - to - digest foods with limited spice are beneficial as they do not overstimulate the pancreas.
• Option C: Skim milk is low in fat. High - fat foods can exacerbate pancreatitis, so using skim milk is a good choice.
• Option D: Regular cola often contains caffeine and may have additives that can be irritating. It is not a good choice for a client with pancreatitis.
• Option E: Alcohol is a major trigger for 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.”