TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Parenteral Nutrition A1 - Mattox, Todd W. A1 - Crill, Catherine M. A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Talbert, Robert L. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Matzke, Gary R. A2 - Wells, Barbara G. A2 - Posey, L. Michael PY - 2017 T2 - Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10e AB - Patient Care Process for Providing Parenteral NutritionCollectPatient characteristics (e.g., age, race, sex)Patient history (past medical, surgical, family, social—alcohol use)Nutrition history (dietary history, weight history)Current medications (including nutritional supplements)Age appropriate objective data (see Figure 142-3)Height/length, weight, BMI, head circumferenceFluid balance (intake and output)Labs (e.g., serum electrolytes, Scr, BUN, glucose, albumin)Vital signs (e.g., temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure)AssessCurrent nutrition status and time period of insufficient nutrient intakeClinical conditions preventing adequate oral nutrient intakeClinical conditions preventing use of enteral tube feeding to determine if an indication for parenteral nutrition (PN) therapy exists (see Tables 142-1 and 142-2)Vascular accessCurrent degree of metabolic instability (e.g., hemodynamics, organ function, fluid/electrolyte status)Appropriate route of PN (central or peripheral)Plan*Design an age-appropriate PN regimen that provides estimated nutrient requirements and minimizes risk of causing adverse effects or worsening current metabolic conditions (see Designing a Parenteral Nutrition Regimen; Figures 142-1 and 142-2)Monitoring parameters for efficacy (see Figure 142-3)Implement*Provide education regarding all elements of treatment plan to patient/caregivers and other members of the healthcare teamUse a standardized PN order form for ordering PN prescription to minimize risk of errorsVerify the order to ensure that it is clear, complete, and correctly transcribedConfirm stability of formulation and compatibility of ordered nutrients and any non-nutrient medicationsDetermine if PN solution will be provided as compounded sterile preparation according to United States Pharmacopoeia Chapter 797 standards or provided as a standardized, commercially available parenteral nutrition productDetermine appropriate plan for patient-specific monitoring based on the patient's clinical condition to anticipate, prevent or treat mechanical/technical, metabolic/nutritional, or infectious complications (Figure 142-3) Follow-up: Monitor and EvaluateEvaluate patient for mechanical, metabolic, and infectious complications (Figure 142-3)Re-evaluate clinical conditions preventing adequate oral intake or precluding use of enteral tube feeding to anticipate either transition off of PN support or need for continuing PN therapy (Figure 142-3) *Collaborate with patient, caregivers, and other health professionals SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1148581886 ER -