If a patient with cystic fibrosis has diarrhea and is losing weight,it would be most important to evaluate whether the

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Patients with cystic fibrosis require individualized pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy because their pancreatic ducts often become obstructed by viscous secretions;inadequate enzyme replacements cause malabsorption,diarrhea,and weight loss.Patients with cystic fibrosis need large amounts of food to maintain weight and do not usually develop eating disorders.They do not usually struggle with maintaining hydration or with loss of appetite.

If a Patient with Cystic Fibrosis Has Diarrhea and Is