Candidates for TPN are patients
a. who are unable to use their GI tracts for long periods (> 10 days).
b. who are malnourished and exhibit anorexia.
c. who have high nutrient needs that they cannot meet orally.
d. who are in a prolonged unconscious state post head injury.
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