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Title: The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse knows ... Post by: jsutherland119 on Jan 18, 2018 The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse knows she should change the tubing every:
a. 72 hours. b. 48 hours. c. 24 hours. d. 12 hours. Title: The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse knows ... Post by: jordank on Jan 18, 2018 ANS: C
Tubing should be changed every 24 hours, with aseptic technique used to minimize the risk of contamination, and the dressing over the site should be changed every 48 hours, with assessment for signs and symptoms of infection (redness, swelling, or drainage). |