A nurse is caring for a client with advanced HIV infection who requires tube feedings with a specialty formula. Which describes the difference between a specialty formula and a polymeric formula?
A nurse is caring for a client who is using TPN while in the hospital. Which of the following elements would be checked on a daily basis while the client receives TPN? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client with a feeding tube. Which of the following is the most appropriate position for this client during a feeding? Select all that apply.
A client in the hospital has developed re-feeding syndrome. Which of the following client diagnoses includes the highest risk of developing re-feeding syndrome when using TPN? Select all that apply.
A nurse is working with a client who must start TPN therapy because of weight loss and difficulties eating. Which of the following are aims of TPN therapy? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client with a fluid volume deficit related to inadequate oral fluid intake because of his medical treatment. The client requires TPN. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.
A nurse is teaching a client who will be going home with TPN. Which information would the nurse need to include when teaching this client about home TPN use? Select all that apply.
A client has developed hypocalcemia as a result of using TPN. Which of the following nursing interventions are most appropriate in managing this situation? Select all that apply.
A nurse suspects that a client has developed an infection because of a contaminated bag of TPN which is currently infusing. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.
A nurse has just received a new TPN solution bag from the pharmacy and is setting up to administer the fluids. Which of the following elements may be added to a TPN solution? Select all that apply.
