Asked by Ameria Paxton on Apr 26, 2024
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A patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) has gained 4 pounds over a 24-hour period.Given this weight gain,which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?
A) Increased nutrition from the patient's parenteral infusions
B) Decreased linoleic acid intake
C) Increased fluid loss
D) Fluid retention
Parenteral Nutrition
Nutritional support given intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, used for individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by oral or enteral routes.
Fluid Retention
The accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, leading to swelling, often affecting the legs, feet, or abdomen.
- Analyze the implications of sudden weight changes in patients receiving parenteral nutrition.
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Gavin DonaldsonApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Weight gain greater than 1 pound/day indicates fluid retention.The patient's ideal weight gain is usually between 1 and 2 pounds/week.Weight is an indicator of the patient's nutritional status and determines fluid volume.A nutritional regimen without adequate fatty acids leads to essential fatty acid deficiency (EFAD),characterized by dry,scaly skin,sparse hair growth,impaired wound healing,decreased resistance to stress,increased susceptibility to respiratory tract infection,anemia,thrombocytopenia,and liver function abnormalities.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the implications of sudden weight changes in patients receiving parenteral nutrition.
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