a.The total parental nutrition is expensive. As the patient has already undergone a surgery in the colon ,the absorption of certain nutrients when given via tube feeding will be interrupted and not absorbed.Further this can increase the workload of the intestine. Normal function of the intestine to return can take some time.In order to prevent the deficiency, malnutrition TPN are more effective because the nutrients can reach the blood strain.Moreover patient is starving or kept NPO for more than seven days will be administered only TPN first.
b.Cebtral line will be the first and priority when trying to administer TPN.The concentration of the solution has a direct impact the blood flow from where it flows. In case a peripheral line is selected there is risk for thrombophlebitis and damage to blood vessels. The median cubital vein can be given the second line of preference beause of its size and diameter compared to other blood vessels to administer TPN.
c..As the patient is more hungry, it means the patient needs calorie to balance it so administration of D30A10 can lead to faster absorption of glucose and calorie production.
d.Tte maximum length of duration for administration of TPN is about 2 weeks or 15 days after surgery.It will not be required more in case when patients are stable and has no malnutrition.It can
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