Parenteral Nutrition Should Be Reserved for Those Cases of Prolonged

question 65

Multiple Choice

Parenteral nutrition should be reserved for those cases of prolonged nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status lasting how long?

• A) 7 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 21 days
• E) 28 days

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