What is usually infused with standard peripheral parenteral nutrition intravenous (IV) therapy?
a. 50% glucose
b. 5% glucose
c. 0.9% sodium chloride
d. Sterile water
B
Peripheral parenteral nutrition, the standard IV therapy, may be made up of dextrose (5% to 10%).
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