A client is prescribed TPN. Which education should the nurse provide?
1. "You will not be able to return home until the TPN is discontinued."
2. "Once you go home, you will come in twice a week for TPN."
3. "Since this is going to be a long-term treatment, your TPN will be given through a central line."
4. "Your TPN will be infused via an infusion pump."
5. "All of your nutrition can be supplied by TPN."
Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale 1: TPN can be managed at home.
Rationale 2: TPN is administered continuously.
Rationale 3: Long-term therapy is provided through a central line.
Rationale 4: TPN must be monitored closely, so an infusion pump is necessary.
Rationale 5: TPN supplies all a client's nutrition.
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