Which Candidate Would Most Likely Benefit from Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which candidate would most likely benefit from peripheral parenteral nutrition?

• A) a  patient who needs nutrition support for 2 to 4 weeks
• B) a  person who has fluid restrictions
• C) a  patient who does not have high nutrient needs
• D) a  patient with a central line
• E) a  person who has swallowing difficulties

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