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leo leo

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TPN solutions are hypertonic, which causes all of the following except:
 a. fluid shift as a result of osmosis.
  b. decreased circulating serum volume.
  c. phlebitis of vessels with smaller diameters.
  d. movement of fluids from intracellular and interstitial spaces into intravascular space.

Question 2

Which statement is true about iron and total parenteral nutrition solution?
 a. Alternate sources of iron are not available for clients receiving TPN.
  b. Iron administration is withheld until the client can take oral medications.
  c. Iron is not added to parenteral solutions since it causes instability of other additives.
  d. Only small amounts of iron can be added to solutions because it irritates blood vessels.


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debra928

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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