Why is a multidisciplinary team necessary in long-term parenteral nutrition?
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Correct answer: For infection, fluid, electrolyte and nutrition monitoring
Long-term parenteral nutrition requires coordinated care because nutrients enter through a vein and can cause catheter infection, glucose disturbance, fluid imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, and liver or metabolic complications. Doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and laboratory staff may contribute to prescription, administration, monitoring, and timely correction.
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For infection, fluid, electrolyte and nutrition monitoring
Why is this the correct answer?
Long-term parenteral nutrition requires coordinated care because nutrients enter through a vein and can cause catheter infection, glucose disturbance, fluid imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, and liver or metabolic complications. Doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and laboratory staff may contribute to prescription, administration, monitoring, and timely correction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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