What would be the priority nursing consideration intervention when caring for a client receiving TPN?

Admin June 8, 2018

What would be the priority nursing consideration intervention when caring for a client receiving TPN?
During an acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease, a patient is to receive total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and lipids. Which of these interventions is the priority when caring for this client?

  1.  Infuse the solution in a large  peripheral vein
  2. Monitor the patient’s blood glucose per protocol
  3. Change the administration set every 72 hours
  4. Monitor urine specific gravity every shift

Answer:
2. Monitor the patient’s blood peripheral vein

TPN can cause hyperglycemia, so blood glucose levels should be closely monitored. Because of the hypertonicity of the TPN solution, it must be administered via a central venous catheter. The high glucose and lipids makes the TPN an excellent medium for bacterial growth so administration sets should be changed every 24 hours if the TPN contains lipids.

Monitor blood glucose levels. Observe for signs of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia and administer insulin as directed. (Blood glucose levels may be affected if TPN is turned off, if the rate is reduced, or if excess levels of insulin are added to the solution.) Monitor for signs of fluid overload.

Why is parenteral nutrition given through a central vein?

Historically, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has been administered by the central venous route because of the rapid development of thrombophlebitis when TPN solutions are administered into peripheral veins.

What should be assessed when monitoring a client receiving parenteral nutrition?

The client’s weight is monitored as a measure of the effectiveness of this nutritional therapy and to detect hypervolemia. The pulse and blood pressure are important parameters to assess, but they do not relate specifically to the effects of PN.

What does a total parenteral nutrition TPN contain?

The total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution will provide your child with all or must of his or her calories and nutrients. The solution contains protein, carbohydrates (in the form of glucose), glucose, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Protein is important for building muscle strength.

Do you poop when on TPN?

Although you may not be able to eat, your bowels will continue to work but usually not as frequently as before. You may find that you will pass a stool (poo) which is quite liquid and has some mucus in it.

How long can you survive TPN?

The long-term survival prospects of patients maintained through total parenteral nutrition vary, depending on the cause of intestinal failure. Three-year survival of TPN-dependent patients ranges from 65 to 80 percent.

What are the complications of TPN?

Possible complications associated with TPN include:

  • Dehydration and electrolyte Imbalances.
  • Thrombosis (blood clots)
  • Hyperglycemia (high blood sugars)
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugars)
  • Infection.
  • Liver Failure.
  • Micronutrient deficiencies (vitamin and minerals)

Do you get hungry on TPN?

Typically children on home TPN do not feel hungry if receiving all their nutrition from TPN. The TPN nutrients go right into your child’s blood stream. If your child feels hungry, then changes can be made to the TPN and/or what your child eats.

Can you eat while on TPN?

Sometimes, you can also eat and drink while getting nutrition from TPN. Your nurse will teach you how to: Take care of the catheter and skin. Operate the pump.

How much does a bag of TPN cost?

The cost for TPN Electrolytes intravenous solution ((Lypholyte II/Nutrilyte II/TPN Electrolytes)) is around $176 for a supply of 500 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit….Intravenous Solution.

QuantityPer unitPrice
500 (25 x 20 milliliters) $0.35 $176.33

Does TPN need to be tapered?

Most patients require the cyclic TPN to be tapered off at ½ of the infusion rate over the last hour of infusion time to avoid rebound hypoglycemia.

How long is a TPN good for at room temperature?

24 hours

Why is TPN started slowly at first?

TPN infusion should start slowly so that the body has time to adapt to both the glucose load and the hyperosmolarity of the solution, and to avoid fluid overload. A pump (pictured right) controls the infusion rate of the TPN solution.

What is the most common carbohydrate used for TPN?

Dextrose

How is TPN delivered?

TPN is administered into a vein, generally through a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line, but can also be administered through a central line or port-a-cath. Patients may be on TPN for many weeks or months until their issues resolve./span>

What is the difference between TPN and tube feeding?

The key difference between TPN and tube feeding is that total parenteral nutrition or TPN refers to the supply of all daily nutrition directly into the bloodstream, while tube feeding refers to the supply of nutrition through a tube that goes directly to the stomach or small intestine./span>

Do you flush a TPN line?

Open-ended catheters must be flushed with saline before starting TPN. They must be flushed with heparin and saline after stopping TPN. Closed-ended catheters must be flushed with saline before and after TPN.

How long does TPN last in fridge?

Which diagnostic tests are needed for the patient who is on TPN?

Weight, complete blood count, electrolytes, and blood urea nitrogen should be monitored often (eg, daily for inpatients). Plasma glucose should be monitored every 6 hours until patients and glucose levels become stable.

Can you draw blood from a central line with TPN running?

Because TPN is lipid-rich and tends to stick to catheters, collection of blood specimens from the same lumen of a catheter used to administer the solution is best avoided./span>

What is the difference between TPN and PPN?

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is the only source of nutrition the patient is receiving. Despite a high risk of infection, TPN is meant for long-term use. Peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) is meant to act as a supplement and is used when the patient has another source of nutrition./span>

What happens when TPN is infused too fast?

The rate at which TPN is administered to a baby is crucial: if infused too fast there is a risk of fluid overload, potentially leading to coagulopathy, liver damage and impaired pulmonary function as a result of fat overload syndrome./span>

What is the priority nursing consideration intervention when caring for a client receiving TPN?

Interventions: Strict adherence to aseptic technique with insertion, care, and maintenance; avoid hyperglycemia to prevent infection complications; closely monitor vital signs and temperature.

What is the nurse's responsibilities in administering TPN?

Assessment: The nurse assesses the client, they assess and validate the client's need for hyperalimentation including laboratory diagnostic test results, and they also establish baselines prior to the total parenteral nutrition feedings which include baseline bodily weight, baseline vital signs, baseline levels of ...

When caring for a patient who is receiving TPN?

Do's and don'ts of TPN administration Check the TPN solution against the physician's orders before hanging. Remove TPN solution from the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour before infusing. Inspect the TPN solution for any precipitates or separation before infusing. Use meticulous sterile technique when handling I.V.

What should I Monitor during TPN?

Weight, electrolytes, and blood urea nitrogen should be monitored often (eg, daily for inpatients). Plasma glucose should be monitored every 6 hours until patients and glucose levels become stable. Fluid intake and output should be monitored continuously. When patients become stable, blood tests can be done less often.