Intravenous iron should be given to patients receiving parenteral nutrition:

a. daily.
b. weekly.
c. as a separate injection.
d. only if they have anemia.


D

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A. protect against dental caries B. destroy harmful minerals such as lead and mercury C. kill pathogenic microorganisms D. remove the sulfur that produces a "rotten egg" odor.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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