The nurse anticipates that a client with chronic pancreatitis will not be in favor of drug therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease)if the client does not eat which of the following?

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Pork is a common source of lipase, which is included in pancrelipase. However, individuals with chronic pancreatitis may have difficulty digesting and tolerating pork due to enzyme deficiencies. Therefore, they may not be in favor of taking pancrelipase if they do not eat pork. Milk products, eggs, and shellfish are not typically sources of lipase and would not be a reason to refuse pancrelipase therapy.

The Nurse Anticipates That a Client with Chronic Pancreatitis Will