An 8-week-old male was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF).Which of the following digestive alterations would be expected?
A) Insufficient bile production
B) Gastric atrophy
C) Hypersecretion of stomach acid
D) Nutrient malabsorption

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Cystic fibrosis often leads to pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, which results in nutrient malabsorption due to the inability to properly digest and absorb nutrients.

An 8-Week-Old Male Was Recently Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)