A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).What action by the nurse is most important?

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Clients on TPN are at high risk for infection.The nurse performs appropriate hand hygiene as a priority intervention.Checking blood glucose is also an important measure,but preventing infection takes priority.The IV dressing is changed every 48 to 72 hours.TPN does not need to be double-checked with another nurse.

A Client Is Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)