In which situations should a nurse expect to administer parenteral nutrition? Select all that apply.
A) A client with Crohn disease who has anastomotic fistulas
B) A client with well-controlled ulcerative colitis
C) A client with Crohn disease who has experienced exacerbation
D) A client with ulcerative colitis who has intestinal failure
E) A client with severe ulcerative colitis as part of supportive therapy
A) A client with Crohn disease who has anastomotic fistulas
D) A client with ulcerative colitis who has intestinal failure
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