Safe Administration of TPN

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 take oral feedings. TPN is a method of delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream via a central venous catheter.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the safe and effective administration of TPN? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels regularly.

Change the TPN infusion every 24 hours.

Use an appropriate filter for the TPN administration set.

Infuse TPN through a peripheral IV line.

Assess the patient's weight and nutritional status daily.

Ensure that the TPN solution is at room temperature before infusion.

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