Fluid Overload Management in TPN Patient

Medium Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) who is showing signs of fluid overload. The patient has a history of congestive heart failure and has recently been started on diuretics. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Increase the rate of TPN to ensure nutritional needs are met.

Notify the healthcare provider about the fluid overload symptoms.

Administer the prescribed diuretics as ordered.

Assess the patient's vital signs and weight.

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