Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B. Keeping the total parenteral nutrition solution refrigerated until 1 hour before infusion helps maintain its stability and prevent microbial growth. Changing the solution every 36 hours (A) is unnecessary and could lead to wastage. Obtaining the client's weight three times a week (C) is important for monitoring fluid balance but not directly related to administering TPN. Checking the client's WBC count daily (D) is not necessary for administering TPN and may not be relevant to the client's condition.