A client with inflammatory bowel disease is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The basic component of the client's TPN solution is most likely to be:
a) An isotonic dextrose solution.
b) A hypertonic dextrose solution.
c) A hypotonic dextrose solution.
d) A colloidal dextrose solution.
Answer: b) A hypertonic dextrose solution.
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