Who among the following would benefit the most from total parenteral nutrition?
A. Anna, who is in her first trimester of pregnancy and has been vomiting frequently
B. Ella, a diabetic patient who has been having trouble keeping her blood sugar levels under control
C. Jimmy, a cancer patient who has been suffering excessive weight loss
D. None of these
Answer: C
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