This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which action will the ... (Read 59 times)

rlane42

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 594
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Run lipids for no longer than 24 hours.
  b. Take down a running bag of TPN after 36 hours.
  c. Clean injection port with alcohol 5 seconds before and after use.
  d. Wear a sterile mask when changing the central venous catheter dressing.

Question 2

The patient is on parenteral nutrition and is lethargic. The patient reports thirst and headache and has had increased urination. Which problem does the nurse prepare to address?
 
  a. Hyperglycemia
  b. Hypoglycemia
  c. Hypercapnia
  d. Hypocapnia



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

IAPPLET

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
During central venous catheter dressing changes, always use a sterile mask and gloves, and assess insertion sites for signs and symptoms of infection. To avoid infection, change the TPN infusion tubing every 24 hours, and do not hang a single container of PN for longer than 24 hours or lipids longer than 12 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia are thirst, headache, lethargy, and increased urination. Hypocapnia is not associated with parenteral nutrition. Hypercapnia increases oxygen consumption and increases CO2 levels. Ventilator-dependent patients are at greatest risk for this. Hypoglycemia is characterized by diaphoresis, shakiness, confusion, and loss of consciousness.




rlane42

  • Member
  • Posts: 594
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


xoxo123

  • Member
  • Posts: 335
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

Every flu season is different, and even healthy people can get extremely sick from the flu, as well as spread it to others. The flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Every person over six months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. The vaccine cannot cause you to get influenza, but in some seasons, may not be completely able to prevent you from acquiring influenza due to changes in causative viruses. The viruses in the flu shot are killed—there is no way they can give you the flu. Minor side effects include soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given. It is possible to develop a slight fever, and body aches, but these are simply signs that the body is responding to the vaccine and making itself ready to fight off the influenza virus should you come in contact with it.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library