Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
D10W provides glucose to prevent hypoglycemia when TPN is interrupted.