Fluids used in total parenteral nutrition.
Parenteral nutrition is indicated for patients who cannot eat normally and for whom enteral feeding is inappropriate. TPN has an increasing role in home care for long-term conditions. The costs associated with TPN need to be considered in the context of patient benefits.
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D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing