NCLEX Style Study Question
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is ordered for an adult client. The nurse expects the solution will contain all of the following nutrients except
- dextrose 10%
- trace minerals
- electrolytes
- amino acids
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April 30th, 2005 at 3:22 am
#3
April 30th, 2005 at 6:40 am
Correct answer: 1
The concentration of dextrose in TPN solutions is at least 30%. Trace minerals such as zinc, copper, chromium, and manganese are usually added. Electrolytes and amino acids are part of TPN solutions.
April 30th, 2005 at 5:19 pm
#1
long term TPN patients sometimes suffer from lack of trace nutrients or electrolyte imbalance. the solution contains water, glucose, salts, amino acids