The Most Likely Candidate for Total Parenteral Nutrition Is the Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

The most likely candidate for total parenteral nutrition is the client:

• A) with a low risk of aspiration.
• B) with a well-functioning GI tract.
• C) without intravenous access.
• D) diagnosed with malnutrition and cancer.

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Definitions:

Tracheal Suctioning

A procedure to clear the trachea (windpipe) of secretions or blockages by inserting a catheter through the mouth, nose, or tracheostomy.

Instill Normal Saline

The process of introducing a saline solution into a body cavity or tissue for therapeutic purposes.

Oral Hygiene

The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems and bad breath.

Intermittent Self-Catheterization

A technique in which a person periodically inserts a catheter into the bladder to empty it, used in cases where natural urination is not possible.