The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Severe Burns

The nurse is caring for a patient with severe burns who will begin receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) . The patient asks why TPN is necessary. The nurse explains that TPN is used for which reason?

A) To minimize pulmonary complications
B) To prevent hyperglycemia and fluid overload
C) To promote wound healing and maintain cell integrity
D) To restore fluid and electrolyte imbalance