o participate on the other (Levine, 1973). Holism implies that patients, as individuals, are both (1) more important than the sum of their parts, and (2) different from the sum of their parts.
THE PROVISION OF TPN
Davis (1988) noted that keeping TPN orders organized often poses a significant problem. She recommended the use of pre and post check lists, as an effective procedure for maintaining TPN requirements, records, and monitoring. She noted that the checklist system leaves little room for error, because all pertinent information is readily available to the professional nurse responsible for TPN (Davis, 1988). She noted further that such a system is particularly important when float and per diem nurses are involved in the delivery of patient care. Such a procedure assumes even greater significance, when TPN is administered in out of hospital environmen
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