Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 48 hours.The nurse demonstrates the most effective nursing care by:
A) checking the patient's blood glucose level according to facility protocol.
B) speeding up the solution if the prescribed intake falls behind.
C) informing the patient that TPN can only be administered via a central line for 1 week.
D) monitoring the peripheral IV site of TPN infusion for signs of infiltration at least every 8 hours.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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