Intravenous lipid emulsions are used as part of parenteral nutrition to prevent fatty acid deficiency and
a. increase patient satiety.
b. provide a source of fat-soluble vitamins.
c. add kcals without increasing osmolality.
d. add kcals with minimal expense.
C
Intravenous lipid emulsions are used to add kcals to parenteral nutrition without increasing os-molality. Amino acids and dextrose can add kcals, but they are very hypertonic. Lipids may con-tribute to patient satiety, but this effect is limited because they do not pass through the gastroin-testinal tract. Intravenous lipid emulsions do not contain vitamins; these are added separately. Lipids are not necessarily less expensive than other parenteral nutrients.
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