A patient with severe hemorrhagic pancreatitis requires long-term nutritional support. Which of the following would be the best form of nutritional support for this patient?
A) Nasoduodenal tube
B) Gastrostomy tube
C) Total parenteral nutrition
D) Peripheral parenteral nutrition
C
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a. body weight. b. energy intake. c. serum sodium level. d. amount of output.
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