Which foods should you teach a patient who has a mild vitamin K deficiency to eat?
a. Eggs and fortified milk
b. Spinach and romaine lettuce
c. Sunflower seeds and almonds
d. Carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin
Question 2
Which statement about total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is accurate?
a. TPN provides all of a patient's daily nutritional needs.
b. TPN is always given through a peripheral IV line.
c. TPN can only be given in a hospital or long-term care setting.
d. TPN provides nutrition but prevents normal lifestyles.
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