When Deciding If Parenteral Nutrition Should Be Given Peripherally or Centrally,the

question 12

Multiple Choice

When deciding if parenteral nutrition should be given peripherally or centrally,the nurse recognizes which statement is true?

• A)Lipids must be given centrally.
• B)The maximum percentage of dextrose that can be given peripherally is up to 10%.
• C)Clients requiring long-term parenteral nutrition generally receive it peripherally.
• D)Providing parenteral nutrition peripherally cannot meet calorie needs.