Question

the nurse is reviewing the health care record of a client with a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. the nurse would determine that which data noted in the record indicate poor absorption of dietary fats? answer options 1 steatorrhea 2 bloody diarrhea 3 electrolyte disturbances 4 gastrointestinal reflux disease rationale, strategy, reference, tip

Explanation:

Steatorrhea is characterized by fatty, foul - smelling stools and is a sign of poor fat absorption. Bloody diarrhea is related to issues like intestinal bleeding, electrolyte disturbances are about imbalances in salts like sodium, potassium etc., and gastrointestinal reflux disease is about acid flowing back into the esophagus. None of these other options are directly related to poor fat absorption.

Answer:

1. Steatorrhea