The client with pancreatitis is being weaned from parenteral nutrition (PN). The client asks the nurse why the PN cannot just be stopped
The nurse includes in a response to the client that which of the following complications could occur with sudden termination of PN formula? 1. Dehydration
2. Hypokalemia
3. Hypernatremia
4. Rebound hypoglycemia
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Rationale: Clients receiving PN are receiving high concentrations of glucose. To give the pan-creas time to adjust to decreasing glucose loads, the infusion rates are tapered down. Prior to discontinuing the PN, the body must adjust to the lowered glucose level. If the PN were suddenly withdrawn, the client could have rebound hypoglycemia. Although the other options are potential complications, they are not risks associated with discontinuing PN abruptly.
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