Question

The client is receiving TPN at 85 mL/hr via a right subclavian central venous catheter. The nurse notices it was almost empty, but the night pharmacy does not prepare it during the night shift. What does the nurse need to do next? (explain the rational for the right answer) a. Notify the healthcare provider b. Decrease the rate of the TPN to until the next TPN bag can be prepared c. Hang a bag of D5W when the TPN is finished d. Hang a bag of D10W when the TPN is finished

Answer 1

Ans:- D, Hang a bag of D10W when the TPN is finished.

Nurse noticed that TPN is almost empty and night pharmacy does not prepare it during night shift then she can hang a bag of D10W to prevent the patient from hypoglycemia.