Priority Action Before Initiating TPN

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient has been prescribed Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) due to malnutrition and an inability to consume food orally. As the nurse, you need to ensure the safe administration of TPN to support the patient's nutritional needs. Which of the following actions is the best priority for the nurse to take before initiating TPN?

Verify the patient's most recent lab results.

Prepare the TPN solution by mixing components.

Administer a bolus of normal saline.

Assess the patient's bowel sounds.

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