True about TPN: (A) Carbohydrate forms about 40% of energy source, (B) In abdominal injury early parenteral nutrition should be staed, (C) Proteins forms 60% of energy source, (D) Lipids form 20% of energy source
Answer is D. Calories from amino acid 20-25% lipids 20% dextrose 55-60% Abdominal injuries, we need not sta TPN unless we anticipate atleast 2 weeks of bowel rest.