A patient on TPN for longer than a few ____ is at risk for "sludge" buildup in the gallbladder and gall stone formation.

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A patient on TPN for longer than a few ____ is at risk for "sludge" buildup in the gallbladder and gall stone formation.

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Patients on TPN for weeks are at risk for sludge buildup in the gallbladder due to a lack of normal stimulation of the gallbladder by oral intake. This can lead to gallstone formation. It is important to monitor for symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, and to perform regular imaging studies to assess for gallbladder distension or stones.

A Patient on TPN for Longer Than a Few ____ Is