A patient is prescribed PN. For which percentage of dextrose should the nurse prepare the patient to have a central venous catheter placed for this infusion?
a. 5%
b. 8%
c. 10%
d. 12%
ANS: D
PN dextrose greater than 12% should be administered through a central venous catheter into a large vein to prevent vein irritation and thrombophlebitis. A. B. C. These dextrose percentages can be safely administered through a peripheral site.
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