The Most Important Factor in Decisions Concerning Use of Parenteral

question 19

Multiple Choice

The most important factor in decisions concerning use of parenteral nutrition is:

• A) age.
• B) gender.
• C) competence of the clinical nutritionist.
• D) status of the gastrointestinal tract.

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