A nurse is caring for a client who is not able to take food orally for 1 week to 10 days. Which of the following types of nutrition does the nurse know that the client will likely receive?
A) Metabolizing nutrition
B) Peripheral parenteral nutrition
C) Total parenteral nutrition
D) Nasogastric feed
B
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The client requires peripheral parenteral nutrition. Peripheral parenteral nutrition provides temporary nutritional support of approximately 2000 to 2500 cal daily. It can meet a client's metabolic needs when oral intake is interrupted for 7 to 10 days, or it can be used as a supplement during a transitional period as a client begins to resume eating. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is preferred for clients who are severely malnourished or may not be able to consume food or liquids for a long period. Metabolizing nutrition is a way to replenish and supply water to the body. A nasogastric feed is administered through narrow tubing that is inserted through the client's nose into the stomach; it is better suited for short-term nutrition.
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