The patient will be going home on PN.Patient and family education should include information about the effects of home parenteral nutrition (HPN)on quality of life (QOL).Which of the following are issues identified with HPN? (Select all that apply.)

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QOL is poor in patients receiving HPN because of the occurrence of depression,sleep disturbance,frequent urination,fear of therapy-related complications,and an inability to eat.In addition,patients and family members find that the technical aspects of HPN administration interfere with routine daily activities.

The Patient Will Be Going Home on PN