Which of the following nutritional interventions should a nurse suggest to a client with alcohol dependency who is experiencing chronic pancreatitis?
A) Parenteral nutrition
B) Low-fat diet
C) Soft diet
D) Sodium and fluid restrictions

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A low-fat diet is the best nutritional intervention for a client with alcohol dependency who is experiencing chronic pancreatitis as excessive alcohol intake and chronic pancreatitis can lead to malabsorption of fat in the body. A low-fat diet can help in reducing the workload of the pancreas, which is already compromised due to the chronic inflammation caused by alcohol intake. Other interventions such as parenteral nutrition, soft diet or sodium and fluid restrictions may not directly address the issue of fat malabsorption in chronic pancreatitis.

Which of the Following Nutritional Interventions Should a Nurse Suggest