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Intravenous administration of all necessary nutrients has begun due to an extended period of nothing by mouth.
Used when a patient is unable to consume adequate nutrition orally for an extended period, requiring intravenous feeding to meet their nutritional needs.
"Patient unable to tolerate oral intake for >7 days due to post-operative complications. Total parenteral nutrition initiated for prolonged NPO status."
Hospital setting, typically in post-operative care, critical care, or gastroenterology.
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