Importance of Blood Glucose Monitoring in TPN

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A nurse is educating a patient who is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) about the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels. The nurse explains that this is essential because TPN contains a significant amount of carbohydrates. Why is it particularly important for nurses to monitor blood glucose levels in patients receiving TPN?

TPN can cause low blood glucose levels.

TPN can lead to high blood glucose levels.

Blood glucose levels are not affected by TPN.

TPN is only given to patients with diabetes.

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