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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse assesses for which potential complications of TPN? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hyperglycemia
  b. Diarrhea
  c. Hypervolemia
  d. Immunosuppression
  e. Infection
  f. Aspiration
  g. Air embolism
  h. Hypoglycemia

Question 2

The drugs that mimic the effect of norepinephrine are called:
 
  a. sympathomimetics, or adrenergic agonists.
  b. sympatholytics, or adrenergic drugs.
  c. sympathomimetics, or adrenergic blockers.
  d. sympatholytics, or adrenergic blockers.


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ApricotDream

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E, G, H
These are potential complications. TPN does not place a client at risk for diarrhea, immunosuppression, or aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system are called adrenergic agonists.


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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