The physician has written an order to discontinue the administration of parenteral nutrition. To prevent the occurrence of rebound hypoglycemia the nurse will administer:
A) An isotonic dextrose solution for 1 to 2 hours after discontinuing the PN
B) A hypertonic dextrose solution for 1 to 2 hours after discontinuing the PN
C) 3 ampules of dextrose 50% immediately prior to discontinuing the PN
D) 3 ampules of dextrose 50% one hour after discontinuing the PN
Ans: A
Feedback: After administration of the PN solution is gradually discontinued, an isotonic dextrose solution is administered for 1 to 2 hours to protect against rebound hypoglycemia.
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