Posted: December 27th, 2017

A client with pancreatic cancer has an infusion of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor has ordered for sliding-scale insulin. The most likely explanation for this order is:

A client with pancreatic cancer has an infusion of TPN (Total
Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor has ordered for sliding-scale
insulin. The most likely explanation for this order is:
❍ A. Total Parenteral Nutrition leads to negative nitrogen
balance and elevated glucose levels.
❍ B. Total Parenteral Nutrition cannot be managed with oral
hypoglycemics.
❍ C. Total Parenteral Nutrition is a high-glucose solution
that often elevates the blood glucose levels.
❍ D. Total Parenteral Nutrition leads to further pancreatic
disease