Karen, a 54-year-old female, is in the hospital for treatment of complications associated with Crohn's disease. She
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Karen, a 54-year-old female, is in the hospital for treatment of complications associated with Crohn's disease. She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 10 years ago and has suffered from intermittent abdominal pain and diarrhea ever since. Last year, Karen underwent surgical resection of part of her bowel to alleviate some of her symptoms. Upon hospital admission, Karen states that she has lost almost 10 percent of her body weight; she complains of fatigue and increased abdominal pain and has been suffering from steatorrhea. Her laboratory testing shows that she is deficient in vitamins A and D and she has iron deficiency anemia. Based on her symptoms and laboratory results, the physician has diagnosed Karen with short bowel syndrome. Because of her malnutrition and her gastrointestinal symptoms, the healthcare provider determines that Karen would benefit from parenteral nutrition.
1. Karen's physician is deciding whether peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) would be more appropriate for her condition. What situation would most likely warrant the need for TPN?
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2. The physician orders TPN with 20% lipid emulsion for Karen. The lipids are prepared in a 500 mL bag to run concurrently with the TPN solution. Based on the information provided, calculate the total amount of kcalories in the lipid emulsion.
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3. Karen's TPN contains prescribed amounts of such nutrients as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. What information should the clinician include in teaching Karen about this solution?
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4. The nurse is preparing to administer the first solution of TPN for Karen. What steps can the nurse take that would best prevent infection when administering TPN?
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5. The clinician checks Karen's blood glucose levels after starting TPN and notes that they are 198 mg/dL. What is the most appropriate response to this laboratory result?
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6. Because Karen will most likely need long-term nutrition therapy, the physician changes her order so that she receives cyclic parenteral nutrition. What best describes this concept?
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Accounting and Finance An Introduction
ISBN: 978-1292088297
8th edition
Authors: Peter Atrill, Eddie McLaney