TPN Dextrose Calculation

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

The patient is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) due to inability to intake nutrition orally. The healthcare provider has ordered TPN to deliver a total of __________ grams of dextrose for the day.

It is critical to monitor blood glucose levels regularly while administering TPN, as high dextrose concentrations can lead to hyperglycemia.