The nurse is aware that a sudden disruption of the parenteral ...

[jlmhmf]

The nurse is aware that a sudden disruption of the parenteral nutrition therapy may lead the client to experience:
 
  A. Fever
  B. Chest pain
  C. Erythema and induration
  D. Shaking and dizziness

Question 2

During a sputum collection, the patient becomes hypoxic. What action should the nurse take?
 
  a. Suction the patient thoroughly.
  b. Continue to complete the procedure quickly.
  c. Stop the procedure and provide oxygen, if ordered.
  d. Have the patient lie down and take deep breaths before continuing with the specimen collection.

[Ahnyah]

Answer to Question 1

D
D. Do not interrupt TPN infusionmaintains continuous infusion of nutrients, prevents hypoglycemic reaction.
A. Fever could be caused by systemic infection.
B. Chest pain could be caused by air embolism.
C. Erythema and induration could be caused by localized infection at exit site or tunnel.

Answer to Question 2

C
If the patient becomes hypoxic, discontinue the procedure until stable and provide oxygen therapy as needed, if ordered. Suctioning can decrease usable oxygen to the patient.

[jlmhmf]

Excellent

[apple]

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