TPN (Total parental nutrition) Questions with accurate answers. Exam preview Questions

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TPN (Total parental nutrition) Questions with accurate answers. Exam preview Questions A patient is anorexic and is eating less than 30% of his diet. He had hip surgery 5 days ago. Total parental... nutrition (TPN) would be an accepted strategy for this patient. - ☑☑False It has been 24 hours since the last bag of total parental nutrition (TPN) was hung for a patient. There is 400 ml of TPN solution remaining. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the nurse to take? - ☑☑Remove the old bag and tubing and hang the new bag and tubing The major reason a patient would require total parental nutrition (TPN) is the non-function gastrointestinal tract. - ☑☑True Which of the following actions is the highest priority if the nurse suspects septicemia in a patient receiving TPN through a PICC line? - ☑☑Obtain blood cultures A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a female patient with a GI fistula who has been receiving TPN for 3 days. The nurse should follow up first on which of the following laboratory results? - ☑☑White blood cells 12K, neutrophils 88% [Show More]

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