TPN ADMINISTRATION IN THE TRAUMA PATIENT

TPN is used in the clinical setting ( Sessions 14) for a number of reasons.

The doctor usually assesses this need. If your patient is receiving TPN here

are some helpful hints :

- change and date the tubings per your institution's protocol.

- document and report any significant *fever as infection is a complication.

- monitor blood glucose and do lab values per MD orders.

- assess, document and report any complaints of pain or tenderness in the calf,

chest pain, shortness of breath, or significant changes in vital signs.

For more helpful information on the trauma patient, simply click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.com/ and enjoy reading the TRAUMA CARE topics.

Updated 5/23

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Sessions 20

Atropine and TPN