Author Question: Amino acids in total parenteral nutrition solutions: a. provide 9 kcalories/gram. b. are ... (Read 62 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Amino acids in total parenteral nutrition solutions:
a. provide 9 kcalories/gram.
b. are standardized for all clients.
c. provide all essential amino acids.
d. provide 5 g amino acids per 100 mL solution if it is a 15 amino acid solution.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?
a. Continuous tube feeding requires use of a pump.
b. Gastric tube feeding is preferred unless there is a risk for aspiration.
c. Clients with duodenal tube feedings are checked for residual volume.
d. Enteral nutrition is preferred over total parenteral nutrition if the gastrointestinal tract is functional.