The nurse is planning care for a group of clients and determines that the client most likely to experience malnutrition from a lack of digestive enzymes is the client with:

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Clients with pancreatic disorders may have a deficiency in digestive enzymes, such as amylase, lipase, and protease, which can lead to malnutrition due to impaired digestion and absorption of nutrients. The pancreas produces these enzymes, and when it is not functioning properly, it can result in malnutrition. Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, and jaw wired closed and PEG tube clients may need alternative methods of nourishment, but do not necessarily have a deficiency in digestive enzymes.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Group of Clients