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Which of the following is a contraindication for parenteral nutrition?
Which of the following is a contraindication for parenteral nutrition?
- Unintentional weight loss (correct)
- Evidence of malabsorption
- Sub-optimally active functional status
- History of change in diet pattern
Why was 'Home' PN developed?
Why was 'Home' PN developed?
- To provide easy access to nutrition for patients with small bowel loss
- To allow patients to manage their nutrition independently
- To reduce costs associated with parenteral nutrition (correct)
- To improve patient outcomes
What was the principal source of calories for parenteral feeding developed in the 1960s?
What was the principal source of calories for parenteral feeding developed in the 1960s?
- Lipid infusions (correct)
- Vitamin and mineral infusions
- Protein-based infusions
- High concentrations of dextrose and electrolytes
What can lead to hyper metabolism and subsequent malnutrition?
What can lead to hyper metabolism and subsequent malnutrition?
What should be assessed in patients as part of nutrition assessment for parenteral nutrition?
What should be assessed in patients as part of nutrition assessment for parenteral nutrition?
In which clinical situation should parenteral nutrition (PN) be considered for adults?
In which clinical situation should parenteral nutrition (PN) be considered for adults?
What is the caloric contribution of lipid emulsion in a 10% lipid emulsion used in parenteral nutrition?
What is the caloric contribution of lipid emulsion in a 10% lipid emulsion used in parenteral nutrition?
When should parenteral nutrition be considered for premature infants?
When should parenteral nutrition be considered for premature infants?
What is the recommended maximum lipid infusion rate for premature infants in parenteral nutrition?
What is the recommended maximum lipid infusion rate for premature infants in parenteral nutrition?
In which setting should PN be considered for neonates regardless of diagnosis?
In which setting should PN be considered for neonates regardless of diagnosis?
