Your patient has had multiple bowel resections and is being sent home on PN. What is the best access option for this patient?
a. NDT
b. tunneled catheter
c. CVC
d. PICC
b
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a. Partial withdrawal of hydration and nutrition may be appropriate for the patient's comfort. b. Commercial oral supplements should be used to encourage intake when the patient limits regular food intake. c. The therapeutic diet prescription should continue to be followed. d. The patient's informed preference for oral vs. enteral feeding should be followed.