Posted: November 20th, 2017

Stephanie, a 28 y.o. accident victim, requires TPN. The rationale for TPN is to provide:

Stephanie, a 28 y.o. accident victim, requires TPN. The rationale for TPN is to provide:

1. Necessary fluids and electrolytes to the body.
2. Complete nutrition by the I.V. route.
3. Tube feedings for nutritional supplementation.
4. Dietary supplementation with liquid protein given between meals.