A Patient Is Being Weaned from Parenteral Nutrition

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is being weaned from parenteral nutrition. Which intervention would support the weaning process?

• A) Discontinue parenteral nutrition and begin enteral nutrition.
• B) Reduce the rate according to protocol.
• C) Discontinue the nutrition and provide regular meals.
• D) Discontinue parenteral nutrition and begin peripheral nutrition with dextrose 20%.

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Market Failure

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