Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
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