Critical Interventions for Total Parenteral Nutrition Management

Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) as part of their nutrition support therapy due to a gastrointestinal condition that prevents oral intake. As a nurse, it is essential to monitor the patient effectively to ensure expected outcomes and prevent complications associated with TPN.

Which of the following nursing interventions are critical when managing a patient on TPN? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels regularly.

Assess for signs of infection at the catheter site.

Provide daily weights to assess fluid retention.

Check electrolyte levels as part of routine lab work.

Administer TPN using a filter.

Ensure the TPN solution is at room temperature before administration.

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