Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse assesses a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and fat emulsions. The nurse observes that the fat emulsion infusion is one hour behind schedule. The nurse should take which action?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Fat emulsions must be infused at a steady, prescribed rate to prevent complications like fat overload syndrome. Adjusting or increasing the rate can be dangerous, and stopping the infusion is unnecessary unless thereÔÇÖs a specific issue.