The Appropriate Method for Administering TPN to a Critically Ill

question 27

Multiple Choice

The appropriate method for administering TPN to a critically ill and malnourished patient is as a _____. ​

• A) ​bolus infusion
• B) ​continuous infusion
• C) ​cyclic infusion
• D) ​prn infusion
• E) ​gravity infusion

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Definitions:

-Emia

A suffix in medical terminology indicating a condition of the blood.

-Ergy

A suffix often used in scientific terms to denote work or energy.

IgD

A class of immunoglobulins that primarily exists on B cell surfaces, acting as an antigen receptor.

Allergic Reactions

Immune system responses to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to the body, like pollen or pet dander.