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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Definitions:

Subcutaneous Emphysema

The presence of air or gas in the tissue beneath the skin, often resulting from trauma or surgery, characterized by swelling and crackling sensations.

Hypoxemia

A medical condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood, leading to compromised oxygen delivery to tissues.

Hematocrit

A blood test measurement that indicates the percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume.

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Also known as hemoglobin A1C, a measure of the average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months, used to monitor diabetes control.