Intravenous Iron Should Be Given to Patients Receiving Parenteral Nutrition

question 46

Multiple Choice

Intravenous iron should be given to patients receiving parenteral nutrition:

• A) daily.
• B) weekly.
• C) as a separate injection.
• D) only if they have anemia.

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