List four examples of potential complications associated with parenteral nutrition


Complications of parenteral nutrition include electrolyte imbalance, under- or over-feeding, hyperglycemia, refeeding syndrome, cholestasis, increased permeability to bacteria in the intestinal tract, elevations in liver enzymes, and increased rates of infection.

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A) bag of pretzels B) handful of almonds C) large order of fries D) slice of butter

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Obesity can increase your risk of developing ____.?

A) ?iron deficiency anemia B) ?diabetes C) ?kidney failure D) ?osteoporosis

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If the pH of one glass of lemonade is 4 and the pH of a second glass of lemonade is 5, the second glass of lemonade is _____ than the first glass

a. 2 times less acidic b. 10 times less acidic c. 2 times less basic d. 10 times less basic

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The DRI Committee recommends a fat intake of ____ percent of energy for children 1 to 3 years of age. ?

A) ?10 to 15 B) ?15 to 30 C) ?30 to 40 D) ?50 to 60

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