A Patient with Acute Pancreatitis Is Started on Parenteral Nutrition

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute pancreatitis is started on parenteral nutrition.The student nurse listed possible interventions for this patient.Which intervention needs correction before finalizing the plan of care?

• A) Change the intravenous tubing every 24 hours.
• B) Infuse antibiotics through the intravenous line.
• C) Monitor the blood glucose every 6 hours.
• D) Monitor the fluid and electrolyte balance.

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