Joan Sussman is in her second trimester of pregnancy and has experienced hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomiting, possible fluid and electrolyte imbalances) for 14 days. At this point, she is a candidate for

a. a clear liquid diet. b. a tube feeding.
c. peripheral parenteral nutrition. d. total parenteral nutrition.


d

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