Prioritizing Checks Before TPN Administration

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A nurse is preparing to administer Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) to a patient who is unable to eat orally. Before administering the TPN, it is essential for the nurse to check a specific component of the TPN solution to ensure it is safe for the patient. Which of the following should the nurse prioritize checking before administration?

The expiration date of the TPN solution.

The patient's weight and height.

The patient's recent bowel movements.

The patient's current temperature.

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