The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving 24-hour total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a central line at 54 ml/hr. When initially
assessing the client, the nurse notes that the TPN solution has run out
and the next TPN solution is not available. What immediate action
should the nurse take?
A) Infuse normal saline at a keep vein open rate.
B) Discontinue the IV and flush the port with heparin.
C) Infuse 10 percent dextrose and water at 54 ml/hr
D) Obtain a stat blood glucose level and notify the healthcare
provider.
C) Infuse 10 percent dextrose and water at 54 ml/hr
TPN is discontinued gradually to allow the client to adjust to
parenteral nutrition (TPN) via a central line at 54 ml/hr. When initially
assessing the client, the nurse notes that the TPN solution has run out
and the next TPN solution is not available. What immediate action
should the nurse take?
A) Infuse normal saline at a keep vein open rate.
B) Discontinue the IV and flush the port with heparin.
C) Infuse 10 percent dextrose and water at 54 ml/hr
D) Obtain a stat blood glucose level and notify the healthcare
provider.
C) Infuse 10 percent dextrose and water at 54 ml/hr
TPN is discontinued gradually to allow the client to adjust to
