Obesity is associated with many chronic diseases such as - ANSWER cancer, diabetes, and
cardiovascular disease
The plan for a patient who is obese with GERD is to - ANSWER Lose weight
Complications of TPN - ANSWER fluid imbalance, electrolyte imbalance, infection of cen-
tral line insertion site, and hyperglycemia
The plan of care for a patient on TPN is to include the following - ANSWER ▪ Make sure to
use an infusion pump
▪ Monitor daily weights
▪ Monitor lab values
▪ Provide oral care
Discharge education for a patient going home with TPN can include: - ANSWER Refriger-
ated when not in use.
If they are running low on TPN, infuse D10 (10% Dextrose in Water) to prevent hypoglycemia
Maintain infusion rate when behind schedule
The best indicator for improved nutritional status is - ANSWER prealbumin
common characteristics of GERD - ANSWER Abdominal pain that occurs 1 hour after eat-
ing
▪ Can occur with a hiatal hernia
▪ Can cause erosion and inflammation of the esophagus
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cardiovascular disease
The plan for a patient who is obese with GERD is to - ANSWER Lose weight
Complications of TPN - ANSWER fluid imbalance, electrolyte imbalance, infection of cen-
tral line insertion site, and hyperglycemia
The plan of care for a patient on TPN is to include the following - ANSWER ▪ Make sure to
use an infusion pump
▪ Monitor daily weights
▪ Monitor lab values
▪ Provide oral care
Discharge education for a patient going home with TPN can include: - ANSWER Refriger-
ated when not in use.
If they are running low on TPN, infuse D10 (10% Dextrose in Water) to prevent hypoglycemia
Maintain infusion rate when behind schedule
The best indicator for improved nutritional status is - ANSWER prealbumin
common characteristics of GERD - ANSWER Abdominal pain that occurs 1 hour after eat-
ing
▪ Can occur with a hiatal hernia
▪ Can cause erosion and inflammation of the esophagus
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