TPN Management and Blood Glucose Monitoring

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Total Parenteral Nutrition

A patient diagnosed with Crohn's disease is started on Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) due to significant weight loss and malnutrition. During the administration process, the nurse observes that the patient's TPN solution contains a higher concentration of dextrose than previously ordered. Recognizing the importance of TPN management, the nurse considers the patient's blood glucose levels and potential complications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Notify the healthcare provider about the change in TPN composition.

Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels closely.

Dilute the TPN solution with additional normal saline to lower the dextrose concentration.

Document the observed changes and continue administering the TPN.

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