NCLEX-RN TPN Monitoring & Central Line Care Expanded Flashcards
Master 5 tpn monitoring & central line care expanded concepts for the NCLEX-RN.
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What is the most common metabolic complication of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), and what assessment is performed every 4-6 hours to manage it?
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Which laboratory panel should be monitored weekly for a patient receiving TPN to assess for potential hepatic complications?
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Why must TPN never be discontinued abruptly, and what is the standard procedure for stopping the infusion?
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The nurse is preparing to administer IV antibiotics to a patient receiving TPN via a triple-lumen central line. Which action is appropriate?
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Select the correct intervention for a TPN supply interruption:
If the TPN bag runs out and a new one is unavailable, hang at the same infusion rate to prevent .
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