A nurse is caring for a cancer patient who presents with anorexia, blood pressure 100/60, and elevated white blood cell count. Which primary purpose for starting total parenteral nutrition (TPN) will the nurse add to the care plan?
a. Stimulate the patient's appetite to eat.
b. Deliver antibiotics to fight off infection.
c. Replace fluid, electrolytes, and nutrients.
d. Provide medication to raise blood pressure.
ANS: C
Total parenteral nutrition is an intravenous solution composed of nutrients and electrolytes to replace the ones the patient is not eating or losing. TPN does not stimulate the appetite. TPN does not contain blood pressure medication or antibiotics.
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