Author Question: A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). While maintaining PN the nurse's best action is ... (Read 28 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN). While maintaining PN the nurse's best action is to:

A. begin the infusion at 150 mL/h.
B. maintain a consistent infusion rate.
C. change the infusion tubing on a weekly basis.
D. monitor the laboratory values on a weekly basis.

Question 2

A newly admitted patient wears contact lenses. An assistive personnel asks the nurse if contact lenses need special attention and why.

The nurse informs the assistive personnel that nonextend-ed-wear contacts left in the eyes for an extended period of time can cause ___________________ _. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
PN is gradually increased over several days. To prevent infection, the bag and tubing are changed every 24 hours. Laboratory values are monitored regularly.

Answer to Question 2

corneal injury

Patients are admitted to hospitals or agencies in unresponsive or confused states. Remove contact lenses, and rinse lenses and eyes with a sterile saline solution.