Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Discard remaining TPN solution that is still infusing after 24 hr.
Rationale:
🧠TPN solutions are high in glucose and lipids, making them a rich medium for bacterial growth.
🧠For safety, any remaining TPN must be discarded after 24 hours, even if the bag is not empty.
🧠Tubing is changed every 24 hours, and the solution should warm to room temperature naturally—do not infuse directly from refrigeration.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4