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    Ati Paediatrics Proctored Exam (Cni College)

    A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Children with CF often require increased salt intake due to excessive sodium loss in sweat, especially during hot weather or exercise; restricting salt is inappropriate. B. Adequate fluid intake is important to help thin mucus secretions and maintain hydration; limiting fluids is not recommended. C. Administering pancreatic enzymes with all snacks and meals ensures proper digestion and nutrient absorption, which is essential because CF affects exocrine pancreatic function. D. Children with CF require a high-calorie, high-fat, and high-protein diet to support growth and compensate for malabsorption; low-fat, low-protein meals are not appropriate.

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