Ans) a) TPN is ordered for patients who, for whatever reason, cannot obtain adequate nutrition through their digestive tract. This could be because of a blockage or a leak in the digestive tract. In short, when the digestive tract is not functional, TPN is necessary for patients to maintain adequate nutrition. He had a resectioning of his jejumnum so the tube feed will not help him.
b. He needs more of a direct affect of the cath so that is why they placed it at a central line.
c. Start small and work up to such a high Ml
d. Start weening him off so he can get back to the most normal form of feedings he can.
Mark is a 30yo businessman who was diagnosed with Crohn’s dz over ten years ago; otherwise,...
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