Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse notices that the solution bag is almost empty and there is not another bag of TPN to administer. Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse administer until the next bag of TPN solution is available?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
10% dextrose in water (D10W) is the appropriate choice as it provides a source of calories and prevents hypoglycemia until the next TPN bag is available.