Which of the following statement(s) concerning intravenous nutritional support is/are true?
A. Concentrations of glucose no higher than 5% should be used to avoid peripheral vein sclerosis
B. A major disadvantage of the peripheral technique is limited caloric delivery
C. If total parenteral nutrition is required, access to the superior vena cava via the external jugular vein is the most suitable site
D. Venous thrombosis is an uncommon complication for long-term central vein catheterization
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) concerning intravenous nutritional support is/are true?
A. Concentrations of glucose no higher than 5% should be used to avoid peripheral vein sclerosis B. A major disadvantage of the peripheral technique is limited caloric delivery C. If total parenteral nutrition is required, access to the superior vena cava via the external jugular vein is the most suitable site D. Venous thrombosis is an uncommon complication for long-term central vein catheterization