A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day.Which of the following statements indicates that the mother understands the teaching?

The correct answer is D. My child will take the enzymes to help digest the fat in foods.Choice A rationaleTaking pancreatic enzymes following meals is not effective. The enzymes need to be taken with meals to aid in the digestion of food as it is being consumed.Choice B rationalePancreatic enzymes are not taken to improve metabolism. They are specifically prescribed to aid in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in children with cystic fibrosis.Choice C rationaleTaking pancreatic enzymes 2 hours before meals is not effective. The enzymes need to be taken with meals to ensure they are present in the digestive tract when food is being digested.Choice D rationaleTaking pancreatic enzymes helps digest the fat in foods. Children with cystic fibrosis have difficulty digesting fats due to the thick mucus that blocks the pancreatic ducts, preventing the release of digestive enzymes