Critical Intervention for TPN Administration

Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is being started on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) to provide nutritional support. As part of the nursing care, the nurse must know the key components and potential complications associated with TPN administration. Which of the following is a critical nursing intervention when administering TPN?

Monitor blood pressure every hour.

Ensure the TPN solution is at room temperature before administration.

Change the TPN bag and tubing every 24 hours.

Administer the TPN through a peripheral IV line.

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