Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The nurse discovers that a client's TPN solution was running at an incorrect rate and is now 2 hours behind schedule. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take to correct the problem?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Notifying the physician is appropriate when a TPN infusion is behind schedule, as adjusting rates without an order can cause complications like hyperglycemia or circulatory overload. Continuing at the current rate or doubling the rate is unsafe. CN: Pharmacological and parenteral therapies; CL: Synthesize