A Client Begins Total Parenteral Nutrition to Enhance Nutritional Status

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client begins total parenteral nutrition to enhance nutritional status before surgery. The nurse is providing teaching about this treatment. Which statement by the client indicates a need for more teaching?

• A) "The TPN fluid is a complete nutritional solution."
• B) "I will urinate a lot because of the fluid and the sugar."
• C) "I can take the IV dressing off in the shower."
• D) "I need my urine and blood checked frequently."

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