Total parenteral nutrition contains all of the following ingredients, EXCEPT ________

A) electrolytes
B) vitamins and minerals
C) fats
D) essential amino acids


Answer: C

A) Total parenteral nutrition does contain electrolytes.
B) Total parenteral nutrition does contain vitamins and minerals.
C) Only lipid solutions contain fats.
D) Total parenteral nutrition does contain essential amino acids.

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