Exam 33: Parenteral Nutrition

If parenteral nutrition (PN)must be discontinued suddenly,hang __________ in water at the same infusion rate to prevent hypoglycemia.

A patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN)has gained 4 pounds over a 24-hour period.Given this weight gain,which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?

During intravenous (IV)administration of fat (lipid)emulsions,the patient voices complaints.Which complaint indicates to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a complication associated with the administration?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving PN.As part of therapy,the patient undergoes routine bedside glucose monitoring that reveals which expected outcome?

The patient has been ordered to receive parenteral nutrition (PN)but will require the nutritional therapy to continue for several months.Which route is most important for the nurse to consider?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition (PN).The nurse realizes that PN is associated with which of the following risks? (Select all that apply. )

Which assessment should a nurse expect to see for a patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN)?

A patient had surgery 1 week ago,has not been eating his meals,and states that he has no appetite.The nurse assesses that the patient has been progressively losing weight.Which intervention has the highest priority?

The nurse is managing the care of a patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN).Which assessment finding indicates potential septicemia?

The nurse has been caring for a patient who has had a central venous access device (CVAD)in place.The patient complains of sudden chest pain and difficulty breathing.These assessment findings are symptoms of which severe complication?

To detect a common untoward effect of interrupting a parenteral nutrition (PN)infusion,the nurse should assess the patient for development of which symptom?

The patient will be discharged to home on parenteral nutrition (PN).The patient and his family education will need to perform which of the following care steps? (Select all that apply. )

A 72-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with a medical diagnosis of intestinal failure.Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care to deliver nutritional needs?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN).In planning the patient's care for the day,which nursing assessment is most essential?