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VATI ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as a potential complication of TPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Electrolyte imbalance. TPN contains a high concentration of dextrose, amino acids, and electrolytes, which can lead to electrolyte imbalances if not carefully monitored. The nurse should monitor for changes in electrolyte levels such as hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, or hypophosphatemia. Constipation (
A) is not a common complication of TPN. Respiratory depression (
B) is more likely to occur as a result of opioid pain medications rather than TPN itself. Hypotension (
C) may occur if the TPN solution is administered too quickly, but it is not a direct complication of TPN.
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