Winslow is receiving TPN.Today's lab work shows that her triglyceride level is 500 mg/dL.The nurse recognizes that:

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A triglyceride level of 500 mg/dL indicates hypertriglyceridemia, which can lead to pancreatitis and other complications. One common cause of hypertriglyceridemia is excessive intake of lipids, which may indicate that the infusion of lipids in the TPN should be reduced or stopped. Decreasing the dextrose concentration or rate of the TPN may not address the underlying cause of hypertriglyceridemia. Stopping TPN immediately is not necessary unless there are other complications or concerns. A triglyceride level of 500 mg/dL is considered high and can be potentially harmful. It can increase the risk of pancreatitis, which can be a life-threatening condition. As TPN contains lipids, the infusion of lipids should be reduced or stopped to decrease the risk of further increasing the triglyceride level. Decreasing the dextrose concentration or rate of the TPN may not have as much effect on triglyceride levels. Stopping TPN immediately is not necessary as long as appropriate interventions are taken to reduce triglyceride levels.

Winslow Is Receiving TPN