The form of carbohydrate used in parenteral nutrition is
a. glucose polymers.
b. dextrose polymers.
c. glucose monohydrate.
d. dextrose monohydrate.
D
The form of carbohydrate used in parenteral nutrition is dextrose monohydrate. Nutrient poly-mers require digestion and cannot be administered intravenously.
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