Amino acids are added to a parenteral nutrition solution to promote the production of: 1. ...

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Amino acids are not added to parenteral nutrition solutions to promote the production of glucose.
Rationale 2: Amino acids are not added to parenteral nutrition solutions to promote the production of albumin.
Rationale 3: Amino acids are not added to parenteral nutrition solutions to promote the production of triglycerides.
Rationale 4: Amino acids are added to parenteral nutrition solutions to promote the production of proteins.
Global Rationale: Amino acids are needed by the body to promote the production of proteins, to conserve lean body mass, and to help promote wound healing. They do not promote production of glucose, albumin, or triglycerides.