A small child with cystic fibrosis cannot swallow pancreatic enzyme capsules.The nurse should teach parents to mix enzymes with which food?
A) Macaroni and cheese
B) Tapioca
C) Applesauce
D) Hot chocolate

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Enzymes can be mixed with a small amount of nonacidic foods.Macaroni and cheese and hot chocolate are not good choices because enzymes are inactivated by heat and starchy foods.Tapioca is also a starchy food.

A Small Child with Cystic Fibrosis Cannot Swallow Pancreatic Enzyme