A patient is receiving TPN via a central venous catheter. The patient's wife is concerned about his care and wants to know why the TPN bag is not changed as often as a regular IV bag of solution would be. You respond by telling her the standard for changing the TPN bag is every:
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You are caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Your teaching will include information about nutrition and healing. You will tell the patient which of the following macronutrients is required for tissue repair?
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As a home health nurse, you will be caring for the patients noted below. Which patient is at greatest risk for experiencing inadequate nutrition?
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Critically ill, tube-fed patients should have the head of the bed raised to during feedings and for up to 1 hour after feedings.
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What intervention(s) should you prepare for when caring for a patient who is 6 hours post burn with 30% seconddegree burns and absent bowel sounds?
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