Author Question: Which vitamin supplements are necessary for children with cystic fibrosis? a. Vitamin C and ... (Read 109 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which vitamin supplements are necessary for children with cystic fibrosis?

a. Vitamin C and calcium
b. Vitamins B6 and B12
c. Magnesium
d. Vitamins A, D, E, and K

Question 2

Which statement, if made by parents of a child with cystic fibrosis, indicates that they understood the nurse's teaching on pancreatic enzyme replacement?

a. Enzymes will improve my child's breath-ing..
b. I should give the enzymes 1 hour after meals..
c. Enzymes should be given with meals and snacks..
d. The enzymes are stopped if my child begins wheezing..

yotaSR5 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Fat-soluble vitamins are poorly absorbed because of deficient pancreatic enzymes in children with cystic fibrosis; therefore, supplements are necessary. Vitamin C and calcium are not fat soluble. B6 and B12 are not fat-soluble vitamins. Magnesium is not a vitamin.

Answer to Question 2

C
Children with cystic fibrosis need to take enzymes with all food for adequate absorption of nutrients. Pancreatic enzymes do not affect the respiratory system and are taken within 30 minutes of eating all meals and snacks. Giving the medication 1 hour after meals is inappropriate and ineffective for absorption of nutrients. Wheezing is not a reason to stop taking enzyme replacements.