For which of the following patients is a home total parenteral nutrition (TPN) program most likely to be useful?
Correct Answer: short bowel syndrome
Description: Home parenteral nutrition is usually helpful in extreme short-bowel syndrome, chronic obstruction due to adhesions, and severe radiation enteritis. Placement of a central venous catheter, careful calculation of fluid and nutritional requirements, and meticulous monitoring are required in a long-term parenteral nutrition program.
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