Practice Question
Which intervention is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to implement for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
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Correct Answer:
Collect finger stick glucose levels
Rationale:
🟡 Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) contains high concentrations of glucose, which can lead to hyperglycemia if not closely monitored.
🟡 Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels helps detect early fluctuations and guides insulin therapy or TPN rate adjustment.
🟡 This is especially important during the initiation phase of TPN therapy or when formula concentrations change.
🟡 Fingerstick monitoring also assists in identifying potential complications like hyperosmolar states or hypoglycemia.
🟡 Nurses must implement this intervention as a priority for safe metabolic management.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fal~2023. which contains 57 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4