How Do You Qualify for TPN?
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) delivers vital nutrients intravenously, bypassing the digestive system entirely. To qualify for TPN, a patient must meet specific medical criteria that indicate their gastrointestinal (GI) tract is unable to function properly or absorb adequate nutrition. The decision is made by a healthcare team and is based on a comprehensive assessment of the patient's nutritional status and underlying condition.
