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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Normal Blood Glucose Range for TPN Patients

Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient with severe malnutrition is started on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). The physician orders a TPN solution that contains 25% dextrose. During the administration of TPN, the nurse is required to monitor the patient's glucose levels closely. If the patient's blood glucose level rises above the normal range, the TPN solution may need to be adjusted. The normal range for blood glucose is typically between _____ mg/dL.

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