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Nutrition Ch 23
Parenteral Nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Intravenous | Through a vein |
| Constituents of IV feeding solutions | Contain 2.5% of amino acids, 6.25% of dextrose, 20% of fatty acids & all vits and minerals except vit k |
| Simple IV Solution | Only contain water, dextrose, and electrolytes |
| NS | Normal saline, 0.9% NaCl |
| D#W | D: Dextrose, #: percent of dextrose, W: water |
| TPN | Totally parenteral nutrition, 2500 cal/day, best suited for 2 wks or less |
| Respiratory Acidosis | Low blood pH b/c improper lung function, can be worsen by glucose oxidation |
| Phlebitis | Inflammation of vein |
| Cyclic Infusion | Periodic administration of IV feedings, allows insulin to rise and fall like normal |