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Deast7027

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). On assessment, the nurse notes the patient's pulse is 128 beats/min, blood pressure is 98/56 mm Hg, and skin turgor is dry. What action should the nurse perform next?

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The purpose of theory is to
 
  A. Explain experience.
  B. Describe relationships.
  C. Project outcomes.
  D. All of the above


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jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

You always need to contact doctor and the odds are you need to Increase the fluids or TPN with doctor's supervision would be my ideal response. Because most likely patient is dehydrated (poor skin turgow indicates) evidenced by low blood pressure and increased pulse.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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