TPN is necessary for some seriously ill older patients to provide nutrition; however, it may cause low blood levels of
a. Calcium
b. Phosphorus
c. Vitamin B2
d. Copper
D
TPN is a cause of low blood levels of copper. Although TPN is necessary to provide nutrition for some seriously ill patients, it does not provide an adequate intake of all nutrients.
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____________________ are sometimes wrapped around dressings to hold the dressings in place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Used in lieu of principal diagnosis
What will be an ideal response?