_________ _________is a specialized form of nutritional support in which nutrients are given intravenously (IV) through a CVAD by an infusion pump to patients with significant gastrointes-tinal (GI) dysfunction
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Parenteral nutrition
Parenteral nutrition is composed of amino acids, glucose, and lipid as energy sources, with the addition of various electrolytes, minerals, and trace elements, as a means to provide complete or partial nutritional supplementation.
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After L.S. takes a dose of the inhaled corticosteroid Flovent, what is the most important
action he should do next? a. Hold his breath for 45 seconds b. Rinse out his mouth with water c. Repeat the dose in 5 minutes if he feels short of breath d. Check his PFM reading for an improvement of function