Across
- 4. complications including hypo/hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, dehydration
- 5. added to PN or infused; causes milky appearance
- 7. increasing values indicate efficacy of PN
- 9. catheter allows feedings at home/while asleep
- 12. syndrome r/t starvation or malnutrition; rapid electrolyte shifts; weakness/confusion/seizures
Down
- 1. complications including hemo/pneumothorax, air embolism/arterial puncture, incorrect pump settings
- 2. anticipate this in volume, rate, and concentration to treat weight gain
- 3. technique used when setting up PN to avoid complications
- 6. higher % for pts on fluid restrictions
- 7. pts needing support for short periods of time
- 8. monitor before, during and after therapy for hypo/hyperglycemia
- 10. complications r/t long-term catheter use; increased WBC, fever, redness/drainage at insertion site
- 11. pts needing support for extended periods of time