Medicine When teaching a client about pancreatic function, the nurse understands that pancreatic lipase performs which function? A Transports fatty acids into the brush border B Breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol C Triggers cholecystokinin to contract the gallbladder D Breaks down protein into dipeptides and amino acids 💡 Explanation When teaching a client about pancreatic function, the nurse understands that pancreatic lipase performs which function? ✓ Correct Answer: B. Breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol