A client is receiving intravenous lipid emulsions on a daily basis.The nurse recognizes that these emulsions serve primarily as a source of:

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Intravenous lipid emulsions serve primarily as a concentrated source of energy, providing up to 10kcal/g. They are also a source of essential fatty acids, which must be obtained through the diet as the body cannot synthesize them on its own. However, short-chain peptides and branched-chain amino acids are not typically found in lipid emulsions.

A Client Is Receiving Intravenous Lipid Emulsions on a Daily