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Total parenteral nutrition may be given to patients for a number of reasons and you can remember what you need to know by thinking of the story of the nutritional-plate IV feeding everyone but the GI-guy. TPN is given via central IV, and it is important to know that nutrients are given outside of the GI tract, shown by the nutritional-plate outside of the GI-guy. Its composition depends on the needs of the patient, but can include IV fat emulsion, amino acids, and added vitamins and minerals. Common side effects of TPN can include hyperglycemia, shown by the hiker-glue-bottle, along with hyperlipidemia, the hiker-lips. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia should not receive fat emulsion, as this can exacerbate their condition. In some cases, refeeding syndrome can occur, represented by the refeeding-refeeder. This results in fluid overload and electrolyte disturbances, especially hypophosphatemia. It is also possible to experience nausea and vomiting, shown by the vomit spewing in the air. The snail IV represents that TPN should be administered as a slow infusion. If lipids are given too fast, a fever may develop, so be sure to monitor for one. Use a large central vein to administer TPN, shown by the snail using a large center vine, and this is done in order to prevent thrombophlebitis. Lastly, no added meds should go into the TPN line, shown by the no-sign med-bottles in line. So to summarize. TPN provides nutrition given outside the GI tract, using intravenous administration instead. Side effects may include hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, refeeding syndrome, along with nausea and vomiting. Considerations include administering TPN via slow infusion, using a large central vein, and not adding other medications to the TPN line.

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Nutrition-plate IV

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

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Nutritional-plate Outside of GI-guy

Nutrition Given Outside GI

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

Side Effects

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Hiker-glue-bottle

Hyperglycemia

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely a side effect of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

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Hiker-lips

Hyperlipidemia

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Refeeding-refeeder

Refeeding Syndrome

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Vomit

Nausea and Vomiting

Which of the following is most likely a sign or symptom of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

Considerations

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Snail IV

Slow IV Infusion

Which of the following medication administration or route details are best associated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

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Using Large Center Vine

Use Large Central Vein

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Nutritional-plate IV feeds everyone in the nursery but poor GI-guy. He&rsquo;s left jumping up and down trying to get a piece of a nutritional-plate. &nbsp;Eventually, he becomes so skinny and malnourished he almosts dies. That&rsquo;s when Hiker-glue-bottle sacrifices himself for the poor GI-guy. Hiker-lips shoots some of his glue on to a Refeeding-refeeder spoon and stuffs that GI&rsquo;s face until he can&rsquo;t eat anymore. The sudden burst of nutrients and sugars make GI sick. He begins to Vomit everywhere. GI decides that he can&rsquo;t handle this life and attempts to make an escape. However the Snail IV was on the chase after him and jabbed at him with a needle. Luckily the snail hits and misses the GI completely and stabs the Large Center Vine instead. So GI tried to get the IV off his trail by hitting her with some Additional Med-bottles but she was having none of that and deflects it with a No-sign.

"I will not increase the rate of TPN if the infusion falls behind schedule."

"I will administer this solution slowly."

"I will administer this solution through a large central vein."

"I will add the patient's other medications to this solution."

"I will use an IV filter with the TPN solution."

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An 80-year-old, female patient with an intestinal blockage is ordered total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The student nurse assigned to her is learning about TPN preparation and administration. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates the need for further education?

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