Exam 21: Parenteral Nutrition Support

The large-diameter central veins are located near the ____.

The enteral formula used for home nutrition is most often influenced by cost and ____.

When refrigerated, ready-made parenteral solutions may be stable for ____.

The potential good that can come from a proposed treatment is referred to as ____.

Short Case-study   Devon Young is a 30-year-old single male who exercises and follows a healthy diet. His physician admits Devon to the medical-surgical unit for evaluation of reported symptoms of poor appetite, constipation, nausea, and vomiting for 3 days. -Upon admission, what diet is most appropriate for Devon until he receives further testing?

The movement of water across biological membranes is known as ____.

To prevent phlebitis, the osmolarity of parenteral solutions used for peripheral parenteral nutrition is generally kept below ____ milliosmoles per liter.

How often should the fluid intake and output of a patient on total parenteral nutrition be checked?

A 21-year-old athlete who has a nonfunctional gastrointestinal tract is scheduled for major gastric surgery in 3 weeks. His energy and nutrient needs are higher than those of the average person his age, but his fluid intake is restricted. What would be the preferred method of feeding for this patient in order to keep him well nourished until surgery?

The health care team has just ordered total parenteral nutrition for Mr. Calabria. He is a 58-year-old man who is suffering from intractable diarrhea. Before Mr. Calabria starts TPN, what procedure should be performed?

How many grams of amino acids would be provided to a client receiving 2000 mL of a 5% amino acid solution?

Approximately how many liters of fluids will be required by a stable adult patient weighing 81 kg?

Dextrose concentrations of ____ percent or lower can be used for peripheral parenteral nutrition solutions.

Which type of parenteral nutrition provided at night allows patients to participate in routine activities during the day?

The protein in a total parenteral nutrition solution is primarily in the form of ____.

What best describes the role of the nurse on the nutrition support team?

Liver enzymes should be monitored ____ during parenteral support.

A patient should be fully informed of a treatment's benefits and risks in a fair and honest manner. If the patient agrees to the proposed treatment, it is referred to as ____.

To prevent bacterial contamination and maintain stability, parenteral solutions are ____.

Shawna is on home total parenteral nutrition and is having trouble adjusting to the changes in her life. Which organization does the text recommend as a good source of support and information for her?