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

Question

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Since Elena's blood glucose is extremely high, the nutrient component of her total parenteral nutrition that must be adjusted is dextrose. Dextrose is a source of glucose, which directly affects blood glucose levels. By adjusting the amount of dextrose in Elena's total parenteral nutrition, her blood glucose levels can be controlled.

Short Case Study Elena Hayes Is a 64-Year-Old Realtor. She Has Been Admitted