Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) dextrose greater than ____________________% should be admin-istered through a central venous catheter into a large vein to prevent vein irritation and thrombo-phlebitis
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
12
TPN dextrose greater than 12% should be administered through a central venous catheter into a large vein to prevent vein irritation and thrombophlebitis.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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