Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Keep the solution refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution should be kept refrigerated to maintain stability and prevent bacterial growth. It should be allowed to warm up to room temperature before administration to prevent adverse effects like hypothermia.
A: Obtaining the client's weight three times a week is important for monitoring fluid status but not directly related to administering TPN.
B: Checking the client's WBC count daily is not necessary for administering TPN unless clinically indicated for other reasons.
D: Changing the solution every 36 hours is not typically necessary; TPN solution changes are usually done every 24 hours to prevent contamination.
A: Obtaining the client's weight three times a week is important for monitoring fluid status but not directly related to administering TPN.
B: Checking the client's WBC count daily is not necessary for administering TPN unless clinically indicated for other reasons.
D: Changing the solution every 36 hours is not typically necessary; TPN solution changes are usually done every 24 hours to prevent contamination.