Julia Reynolds is a 64-year-old realtor. She has been admitted to the local medical center 6 times in the past 3 months with severe pancreatitis. Julia has been experiencing intractable vomiting and intense pain after eating. Her insurance will not cover home nutritional support. She is being transferred to a sub-acute nursing facility for therapy. Laboratory values indicate that Julia's blood
glucose is extremely high. Which nutrient component of her TPN must be adjusted?
A) water
B) dextrose
C) amino acids
D) chromium
B
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