Multiple Choice
Which statement(s) about total parenteral nutrition is (are) true? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assessing fluid volume status and preventing infection are important nursing considerations.
B) Fingerstick glucose levels are assessed every 6 hours and prn.
C) Total parenteral nutrition is administered through a feeding tube and pump.
D) Total parenteral nutrition, with added lipids, provides adequate levels of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
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