An LPN who typically works on a medical unit has been pulled to cover staffing deficits on a sur-gical unit. After obtaining report, the nurse realizes that one of the assigned patients is currently re-ceiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide patient care as assigned.
b. Notify the supervisor that another nurse will need to be pulled.
c. Ask another nurse to trade patients for the shift.
d. Notify the charge nurse that an adjustment in the patient assignment is necessary.
ANS: D
Usually, registered nurses are responsible for administering TPN. Therefore, the LPN should discuss the assignment with the charge nurse and seek a possible adjustment.
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