In the Event of a Trace Element National Shortage, Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the event of a trace element national shortage, which of the following would be acceptable?

• A) Discontinue trace elements from all pediatric PN solutions
• B) Check daily for biochemical and physical signs of deficiency and provide trace elements once patient exhibiting deficiency
• C) Provide enteral trace elements when medically able, and reduce parenteral trace element provision to twice weekly
• D) Continue to provide trace elements daily in all pediatric PN solutions until trace element supply exhausted

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