A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who presents with anorexia,blood pressure of 100/60,elevated white blood cell count,and oral candidiasis.The nurse knows that the purpose of starting total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is what?
A) Replace fluid,electrolytes,and nutrients in the patient.
B) Stimulate the patient's appetite to eat.
C) Provide medication to raise the patient's blood pressure.
D) Deliver antibiotics to fight off infection.
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