A patient is being weaned from parenteral nutrition. Which intervention would support the weaning process?

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To support the weaning process, reducing the rate of parenteral nutrition according to protocol is the best intervention. This allows the patient to gradually adjust to the change and prevent complications. Discontinuing parenteral nutrition abruptly or providing regular meals may cause malnourishment and other adverse effects. Peripheral nutrition with dextrose 20% is not a suitable alternative to parenteral nutrition, as it does not provide adequate nutrition for the patient. Enteral nutrition may be a viable option, but it is not specified in the question as to whether this is an appropriate choice for this particular patient.

A Patient Is Being Weaned from Parenteral Nutrition