When steatorrhea associated with pancreatitis occurs, what intervention should follow?

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Steatorrhea is caused by the malabsorption of fats and occurs when there is a deficiency in pancreatic digestive enzymes. Therefore, administration of pancreatic digestive enzymes would be the appropriate intervention to improve malabsorption and aid in digestion. Enteral nutrition, a low-carbohydrate nutrition prescription, calcium supplements, multivitamins, and fluid and sodium restriction, would be helpful interventions for other medical conditions, but not for steatorrhea from pancreatitis.

When Steatorrhea Associated with Pancreatitis Occurs, What Intervention Should Follow