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RYAN BANYAN

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The nurse, preparing a client to receive parenteral nutrition, realizes that:
 
  a. parenteral nutrition consists of carbohydrates and fat, but not protein.
  b. clients with known egg allergy should not receive TPN with lipid emulsions.
  c. clients on peripheral nutrition should be gaining at least 2 pounds per week.
  d. the tubing should be changed weekly.

Question 2

The nurse has been administering 5 mL of a medication to a client three times a day. When the client is discharged on the same medication, what amount should the nurse instruct the client to take at home three times a day?
 
  a. 1 teaspoon c. 1 ounce
  b. 1 tablespoon d. 5 teaspoons



Melissahxx

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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