A nurse is caring for a 6-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis. In order to enhance the childs nutritional
Status, what intervention should most likely be included in the plan of care?

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Nearly $90 \%$ of patients with CF have pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and require oral pancreatic enzyme supplementation with meals. Frequent, small meals or TPN are not normally indicated. Vitamin supplements are required, but specific replacement of magnesium, thiamine, and iron is not typical.

A Nurse Is Caring for a 6-Year-Old Patient with Cystic