A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor the patient for as a complication of TPN?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The glucose is 72 mg/dL, chloride is 100 mEq/L, sodium is 138 mEq/L, and potassium is 3.0 mEq/L. What action should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a patient.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following peritoneal lavage for peritonitis.

The client has a nasogastric tube to low-intermittent suction and closed-suction drains in place.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is caring for a patient in a long-term care facility who is receiving enteral feedings via an NG tube.
Which of the following actions should the nurse complete prior to administering the tube feeding? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a client who has a bowel obstruction and a new prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse take when inserting the nasogastric tube?

A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea.
Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about dietary choices.
Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

A nurse is participating in the care plan for a patient with an intestinal obstruction who is undergoing continuous gastrointestinal decompression using a nasogastric tube.
What interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?

A nurse is examining the laboratory results for a client who had a urinalysis.
Which finding should the nurse communicate to the provider?