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Determination of energy needs based on velocity of growth will provide a better estimate than one based on chronological age.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Parenteral nutrition can be discontinued when _____ of estimated energy needs are being met by oral intake, tube feeding, or a combination of the two.
 
 a. 35-50
  b. 25-35
  c. 35-75
  d. 65-75



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

d



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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