A nurse documents and reports the presence of foul, bulky stool in a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF).What does this finding indicate about the patient?

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Foul, bulky stool in a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) indicates that the patient is not adequately digesting food due to the pancreatic insufficiency common in these patients. This finding suggests that the patient may need adjustments to their pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy dosing.

A Nurse Documents and Reports the Presence of Foul, Bulky