Author Question: During acute episodes of pancreatitis, patients often require a. a clear liquid diet. b. a ... (Read 231 times)

pane00 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

During acute episodes of pancreatitis, patients often require

a. a clear liquid diet.
b. a high-protein diet.
c. a high-fat, high-kcal diet.
d. enteral or parenteral nutrition.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client with chronic pancreatitis how to plan meals that decrease pancreatic stimulation. What would be the best dessert for someone with chronic pancreatitis?

A) Angel food cake C) Chocolate pudding
B) Ice cream D) Apple pie

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
During acute episodes of pancreatitis, patients often need enteral nutrition infused into the jeju-num, further down the gut than would cause pancreatic stimulation. An oral feeding can cause pancreatic stimulation and acute pain.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Individuals with chronic pancreatitis are advised to follow a low-fat diet. Dessert choices would include sherbet, fruit ices, angel food cake, gelatin, vanilla wafers, graham crackers, and nonfat ice cream.