Which client would be the most likely candidate for the administration of total parenteral nutrition?
A) A client with severe pancreatitis
B) A client with a myocardial infarction
C) A client with hepatitis B
D) A client with mild malnutrition
Ans: A
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a highly concentrated nutrient solution consisting of dextrose, amino acids, and select electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that must be infused through a central vein because of its hypertonic nature. TPN frequently is given to clients with severe inflammatory bowel disease, severe pancreatitis, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), who are unable to meet their nutritional needs through the oral or enteral routes.
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