Author Question: The nurse has been discussing parenteral nutrition (PN) with a group of student nurses. After the ... (Read 159 times)

pepyto · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse has been discussing parenteral nutrition (PN) with a group of student nurses. After the discussion, the nurse realizes more discussion is necessary when she hears one say which of the following?

A) Parenteral nutrition is an emergency procedure.
B) Parenteral nutrition should be discounted as soon as feasible.
C) Parenteral nutrition formula is compounded by the pharmacy.
D) A central line is the best method for delivery.

Question 2

To provide a nutritional safety net, patients may be encouraged to take a multivita-min/multimineral supplement that contains

a. specific nutrients which cannot be ob-tained from the food supply in adequate amounts.
b. 100 or less of the Dietary Reference In-takes (DRIs) for most micronutrients.
c. at least 100 of the DRIs for most mi-cronutrients.
d. specific nutrients that are found to be lacking in their diet using dietary analysis.

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
PN is never an emergency procedure. Only malnourished clients should have it started shortly after admission; otherwise, well-nourished clients should wait at least 7 days and then start only if the therapy will be continued for at least 7 days or more.

Answer to Question 2

B
Patients may be encouraged to take a multivitamin/multimineral supplement that contains 100 or less of the DRIs for most micronutrients to help provide a nutritional safety net.. Most people can obtain sufficient nutrients from food if the diet is carefully planned. Supplementation of amounts exceeding 100 of the DRIs could cause nutrient imbalances or toxicity. Some sub-groups of the population may be advised to consume supplements of specific nutrients, but this type of safety net recommendation is based on age, gender, and other factors, rather than indi-vidual nutrient analysis.