Parenteral Nutrition Can Be Discontinued When _____ of Estimated Energy

question 36

Multiple Choice

Parenteral nutrition can be discontinued when _____ of estimated energy needs are being met by oral intake, tube feeding, or a combination of the two.

• A) 35-50%
• B) 25-35%
• C) 35-75%
• D) 60-75%
• E) 80-90%

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Definitions:

Exponential Probability Distribution

A continuous probability distribution that is useful in computing probabilities for the time it takes to complete a task.

Continuous Random Variable

A variable that can take an infinite number of values within a given range, where any value is possible within the continuum.

Continuous Random Variable

A variable that can assume an infinite number of values in a continuous range.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values, indicating how much the values differ from the mean of the set.