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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Nursing Interventions for TPN Administration

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) due to a gastrointestinal condition that prevents oral intake. The physician orders a TPN solution that contains dextrose, amino acids, and fat emulsions. While monitoring the patient, the nurse notices signs of hyperglycemia and reports this finding to the healthcare provider. In addition to managing hyperglycemia, which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement to ensure the safe administration of TPN?

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