Medical Nutrition
Almost Close!
The primary role of supplemental parenteral
nutrition in patient care is:
To provide additional nutritional
support when enteral intake is
insufficient or not feasible
References:
Singer P, et al. ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in the intensive care unit. Clin Nutr. 2019;38(1):48–79.

Koletzko B, et al. Practical approaches to enteral nutrition in adults. Clin Nutr. 2006;25(2):321–330.

Cederholm T, et al. GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition – A consensus report from
the global clinical nutrition community. Clin Nutr. 2019;38(1):1–9

4) What is the primary role of supplemental
parenteral nutrition in patient care?
Medical Nutrition Quiz
Medical Nutrition
4) What is the primary role of supplemental
parenteral nutrition in patient care?
Medical Nutrition Quiz
Almost Close!
The primary role of supplemental parenteral
nutrition in patient care is:
To provide additional nutritional
support when enteral intake is
insufficient or not feasible
References:
Singer P, et al. ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in the intensive care unit. Clin Nutr. 2019;38(1):48–79.

Koletzko B, et al. Practical approaches to enteral nutrition in adults. Clin Nutr. 2006;25(2):321–330.

Cederholm T, et al. GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition – A consensus report from
the global clinical nutrition community. Clin Nutr. 2019;38(1):1–9