Which isotonic solution is often used in providing a source of energy to clients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
A) Lipid emulsions
B) Normal saline solution (NSS)
C) Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
D) Ringer's lactate (RL)
A
Feedback:
A lipid emulsions prevent and treat essential fatty acid deficiencies and provide a major source of energy. NSS, D5W, and RL are all isotonic solutions but are not used in addition to TPN and do not a good source of energy.
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