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 enzymes 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 administering pancrelipase helps in proper swallowing and also reduces the chance of the medication getting stuck in the esophagus. This is a correct nursing action.
• Option C: Pancrelipase should be taken with meals, not 30 minutes before. It acts on the food in the digestive tract during the meal. So, this option is incorrect.
• Option D: Peanut butter is not an appropriate substance to sprinkle pancrelipase on. It is usually taken with food, but not specifically with peanut butter. So, this option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Offer a glass of water following medication administration.