A patient who has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for several days accidently removes the intravenous (IV) line. While waiting for the IV therapy nurse, the nurse caring for this patient will monitor for which complication?
a. Air embolism
b. Dehydration
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Infection
ANS: C
Sudden interruption of TPN therapy can lead to hypoglycemia because of the sudden drop in glucose and the patient's continued increased insulin levels. Air embolism is a complication associated with changing TPN bags. Dehydration is not a complication of a sudden interruption of TPN. Infection is an ongoing concern, but the risk does not increase with a sudden interruption of TPN.
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