Nursing Actions for Total Parenteral Nutrition

Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient has been prescribed Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) due to a prolonged inability to ingest food orally. As a nurse, it is crucial to ensure that the TPN is administered safely and effectively. Which of the following actions should be performed by the nurse when caring for a patient receiving TPN? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Monitor the patient's electrolyte levels regularly.

Change the TPN bag and tubing according to healthcare facility policy.

Administer TPN at a constant rate as prescribed.

Infuse TPN through a peripheral vein.

Check the patient's blood glucose levels frequently.

Verify the TPN solution prior to administration.

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