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What is total parenteral nutrition solution?
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Everything: its is protein, carbohydrates and fat. It has electrolytes and trace minerals and vitamins. Everything you need to survive is in it. The protein is usually in the form of amino acids, the carbohydrates is a dextrose solution. People on TPN need to be monitored for their electrolytes. It provides the amount of calories a person needs for repair, growth, directlyinto the bloodstream
Answered 1/4/2015
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