If a delirious pt is suitable for iv fluid, would he normally also be suitable for nutritional iv support? delirious pts can obviously pull out ivs.

Not really!!!!: Nutrition in IV has many potential side effects and feeding the gut is the best medium which can be achieved via mouth or feeding tube which can be inserted through nose or even placed with endoscopy or surgically and secured to prevent pulling out however ultimately decision to feed via IV is made reviewing the whole clinical picture!