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Category - Changes in Health

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A female client can take some oral nutrition, but her food intake is not enough to meet the needs of her body. A total parenteral nutrition is ordered for a week. Only small amounts of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are required. The nurse expects the physician to deliver the nutrients in which of the following veins?
  1. Subclavian
  2. External jugular
  3. Internal jugular
  4. Basilic
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse expects the physician to deliver the nutrients through the basilic vein. Peripheral parenteral nutrition is indicated if the total parenteral nutrition is used for a short period of time and when the client is required only small amounts of carbohydrates, nutrients, and fats. Peripheral parenteral nutrition is administered through a peripheral vein, such as the basilic vein. The subclavian and internal jugular veins are used to deliver central peripheral nutrition.
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