The Patient Has Been Receiving a Solution of 5% Dextrose

question 9

Multiple Choice

The patient has been receiving a solution of 5% dextrose intravenously but will require long-term therapy with dextrose solutions greater than 10%.What will be required to provide this nutrition to the patient?

• A) A second intravenous line
• B) An enteral feeding tube
• C) A central venous access device
• D) An increased flow rate in the current line

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