Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for 48 hours.Which action demonstrates effective nursing care?
A) Checking the patient's blood glucose level according to facility protocol.
B) Increasing the infusion rate 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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