Mixture
Specifically designed—
individualized
Sugar, carbs, protein,
lipids, electrolytes, trace
elements
Should be clear—no
sediment
Can’t eat
Needs nutritional support
Cancer patient; transplant patient;
stabilization of electrolytes in the elderly
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If you have a patient who is already Could you see an EKG changes? Why? What
nutritionally challenged and you are giving specifically?
them a solution of electrolytes via a central Could you see issues with muscle strength?
line, what signs and symptoms would you Why? What specifically?
observe for? Could you see any problems with mental
status? Why? What specifically?
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Renal Electrolytes
Cardiac Insufficiency Kidney specific
Diabetics ?Infection at site of central line? WBCs
Remember: Fluid overload (report SOB/ Blood glucose
rapid wt. gain/swelling of hands and feet).
Hypokalemia: ESRD and poor nutrition
coupled with extra fluid, sodium, potassium.
And TPN has a lot of glucose packed with
particles!
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A patient with Chron’s disease is receiving Infection is a major concern for clients
TPN via a subclavian triple lumen catheter. receiving TPN
The nurse recognizes that a priority is to: Usually given continuous drip
Never stop abruptly (hyPOglycemia
1. Assess the insertion site for signs of infection Change bag each time and dsg. Per policy
2. Complete the administration within 8 hours
3. Discontinue the infusion if the patient experiences
hyperglycemia
4. Change the IV tubing and dressing every 72 hrs.
When caring for a patient who is receiving When caring for a patient who is receiving
TPN, what should the nurse do to prevent TPN, what should the nurse do to prevent
infection in the patient? infection in the patient?
1. Encourage the patient to take fluids by 1. Encourage the patient to take fluids by
mouth each day mouth each day
2. Monitor the serum blood urea nitrogen and 2. Monitor the serum blood urea nitrogen and
blood sugar daily blood sugar daily
3. Maintain strict I&O records 3. Maintain strict I&O records
4. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for 4. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for
the IV site the IV site
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A patient is started on TPN. Which of the A patient is started on TPN. Which of the
following lab tests should the nurse monitor following should the nurse monitor to
several times a day? determine hydration status?
1. Serum calcium and magnesium a. Serum calcium and magnesium
2. Urine specific gravity b. Urine specific gravity
3. Blood glucose c. Blood glucose
4. Serum total protein d. Serum total protein