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The nurse is preparing a client who has chronic pancreatitis about how to prevent exacerbations of the disease. Which health teaching will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

"Avoid alcohol ingestion."

"Be sure and balance rest with activity."

"Avoid caffeinated beverages."

"Avoid green, leafy vegetables."

"Eat small meals and high-calorie snacks."

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,E

A. Avoiding alcohol is critical, as it is a major cause of pancreatitis and can trigger acute flare-ups.

B. Balancing rest and activity helps maintain overall health and reduce stress on the body.

C. Caffeinated beverages may stimulate pancreatic secretion and are best avoided.

D. Green leafy vegetables are healthy and not contraindicated in pancreatitis; this statement is incorrect.

E. Small, frequent meals with high-calorie, nutrient-dense snacks help meet nutritional needs without overstimulating the pancreas.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Cooked vegetables like cabbage are lower in fiber than raw ones and may be allowed in small amounts depending on tolerance.

B. Dried apricots are high in fiber and should be avoided on a low-fiber diet, making them inappropriate for ulcerative colitis management.

C. Ripe bananas are low in fiber and generally well tolerated, often recommended during flare-ups.

D. Ice cream is low in fiber, though clients who are lactose intolerant may need to avoid it for other reasons.

A. "Changes in your liver cause drugs to be metabolized differently." B. "Perhaps you don't need as high a dose of the drug as before." C. "Stomach muscles atrophy with age and you digest more slowly." D. "Your body probably can't tolerate as much medication anymore."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Aging affects liver function, which can reduce the metabolism of many drugs. This means medications may stay in the body longer and reach toxic levels, even if the dosage hasn't changed.
B. While this may be true, it doesn't explain why the same dose might now be too much.
C. Slower digestion is not the main reason for drug toxicity; liver and kidney changes are more relevant.
D. This is vague and non-specific, and does not educate the client on the physiological changes that occur with aging.

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