In general, a patient's parenteral feeding can be discontinued when enteral nutrition meets _____ of the patient's need.

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When a patient is meeting 75% of nutrition needs through either enteral or parenteral nutrition, the parenteral nutrition may be discontinued.This process may take up to 2 to 3 days as the patient is weaned from parenteral nutrition.Parenteral nutrition administration is not stopped at once because this could contribute to fluid and electrolyte imbalances or rebound hypoglycemia.

In General, a Patient's Parenteral Feeding Can Be Discontinued When