Which statement is true regarding parenteral nutrition?
a. Parenteral nutrition consists of carbohydrates and fats, but not proteins.
b. Patients with a known egg allergy should not receive TPN with lipid emulsions.
c. Patients on peripheral nutrition should be gaining at least 2 pounds per week.
d. The tubing should be changed weekly.
B
Components of parenteral nutrition include carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids along with vitamins and trace elements. Patients with a known egg allergy should not receive parenteral nutrition with lipid emulsions. Rapid weight gain might indicate fluid overload. Most infection control guidelines recommend changing the tubing every 24 hours.
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