Julia Reynolds is a 64-year-old realtor. She has been admitted to the local medical center 6 times in the past 3 months with severe pancreatitis. Julia has been experiencing intractable vomiting and intense pain after eating. Her insurance will not cover home nutritional support. She is being transferred to a sub-acute nursing facility for therapy.
-Laboratory values indicate that Julia's blood glucose is extremely high.Which nutrient component of her TPN must be adjusted?

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Julia's extremely high blood glucose indicates that the dextrose component of her Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) needs to be adjusted to manage her blood sugar levels.

Julia Reynolds Is a 64-Year-Old Realtor